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A one-legged ibis visit, and his wedge near the waterworks

Last week, a subscriber came into the Beacon office to ask for help with a one-legged ibis. The ibis was stranded by his fl…
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Cool temps wake up wildlife

BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR With a couple very cold evenings the water temps have really started to fall. What seems to be diff…
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EcoWatch: Let’s get it done for the environment

Recently a reader wrote to Eco-Watch and asked what she could do to help the environment. She was concerned about the ecosy…
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Hermitage offers beachfront preview of new work

The Hermitage Artist Retreat will preview a new arts program on Frid…

Ham it Up: Terry Seitz visits Peru

Terry Seitz travels the world for his furniture business and takes…
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Social: Barrier Island Parks Society Lighthouse Lighting

Barrier Island Parks Society hosted the evening Dec. 9, 2023. The crowd was welcomed by Scott Feringa and Sharon McKenzie…
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Dr. Thomas J. Ervin: Mentor, friend, confidant and healer

By Dr. Raymond A. James What does it mean to be a good physician? What makes a physician great?  These are difficul…

Forensic skills aid Mote Marine research projects

The new season of Mote Marine Laboratory’s “Coffee With A Scientist” got off to a great start with scientist Dana Wetzel on…
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Butterfly legacy for Penny Doerge includes pajamas 

It was just over a year ago that 16-year-old Penelope Griggs Doerge, called “Penny” by her family and friends, died at home…
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Profile: Jennifer Burby finds new family life in Boca Grande

There is not much good to be said about the recent worldwide COVID pandemic, but at least one person has found a silver lin…