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Boca Grande debris plan for Lee County; Charlotte plan link here; email for county officials

This was updated Monday, Sept. 30, and newer stories. Information on sand and debris is now available here. After survey…
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Heraclean feat? Pumps now working to take water off Gasparilla Road

BOCA GRANDE – Like that fifth labor of Heracles, cleaning out the Augean stables, a crew from Lee County has installed a pu…
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Storm trash separation for Charlotte County listed, contacts

Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Helene in Charlotte County. Clearing and removing storm debris is a…
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Sand pile cleanup continues across Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande

It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island. Crew…
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Boca Grande mail at Placida until assessment on building

The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials ca…
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Lift stations working, but PLEASE minimize waste water use Sunday and Monday

Currently all 20 lift stations are working on the island, and every lift station has power. However, the system is filled w…
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EcoWatch: A change – good eco news

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that e…

Get to the Lee County Courthouse to visit Commissioners

Last week, after a visit to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, a reader asked the Beacon what you had to do to s…
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Renourishment in Lee County funded

ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Ke…
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Guest Essay: Islanders need to be effectively informed, involved 

BY EMERSON WICKWIRE I applaud the Beacon, serving both as a community platform for ideas to identify and resolve communi…