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EcoWatch: July 4th is more than fireworks and hot dogs

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certa…
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SW Florida Fishing: Offshore heating up…

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CAPT. BRAD HICKMAN When it comes to grouper offshore, count on a few gag groupers, but also black, re…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Illinois crime lab to turtle volunteer, Arlene Hall

Her byline in the Beacon should be enough of a clue that Arlene Hall is someone worth getting to know. She is the one who h…
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Turtle report: Nest predators appear this week, snacking on eggs

BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY  At long last, the first green sea…
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Curbed: Lots of empty spaces after mass parking resignations

Five members of the Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel sent a letter…
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Parking panel cites progress, frustration in resignation letter

BY FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOCA GRANDE PARKING ADVISORY PANEL  In 2015, a Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel of diverse…
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Lee County Fourth closures; reminder on alcohol use

In observance of Independence Day, most Lee County administration operations will be closed Thursday, July 4. Lee County…

Extra lock tenders at South Gulf Cove

The South Gulf Cove lock tenders will be manning the lock from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 and from 7 a.m. to 9…
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Water Association offers new payment portal; Real estate chart

Gasparilla Island Water Association is implementing a new customer portal that allows customers to easily manage their util…
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Ban on beach fireworks

Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources reminds beach patrons that fireworks will cause sea turtle hatchlings to dis…