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Rethink on coontie plan for the Bike Path

In 2014, Nancy Sodel’s prized doberman, Cole, was killed after eating the berries and leaves of a coontie palm, which had j…
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Plan to restrict beach parking moves ahead

During the Tuesday, June 17 Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, Chairman Kevin Ruane replaced the previously propose…
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Calm, clear waters with excellent results, memories

Get the family out this summer Summer is here and it’s hot. We still have great fishing options. Here are some ideas…

This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO One hundred locals participated in Paddle for Peac…

Last-minute additions on a matter of consequence

Surprise is the supremely effective tactic of war, in history and le…
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Public input on rules for Gulf lane snapper

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of public workshops to seek input on propose…

Charlotte seeks input on libraries and history plans

Charlotte County Libraries & History will host public Libraries & History Master Plan meetings on Tuesday, July 15…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ellen Thompson 

A foundation for Michigan college education Being labeled a visionary is pretty high praise. That’s the word the Detroit…
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EcoWatch: Manatee deaths up, state protections down

The Manatee’s Call The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection. In the sea’s expan…
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SW Florida Fishing: For the Ladies…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We are getting into the latter part of tarpon season here in Boca Grande, but the tarpon fishin…