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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Matriarch of Boca Grande took her last ride over the Causeway on June 20, 20…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How safe is our community?

 To the Editor: This vehicle burglary occurred IN BROAD DAYLIGHT on Lime Tree Park in Rotonda.  It serves a…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Commissioners recognize retiring county manager, approve contract for successor

To the Editor:  The Lee Board of County Commissioners today recognized retiring County Manager Roger Desjarlais for…

New golf cart regulations go into effect July 1 … Do you know what they entail?

One of the biggest changes to take place in a very long time is abou…

Historic Preservation Board extends ‘Octopus Tree’ dialog 

While there was only one item on the agenda for the June meeting of…
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53 tarpon released, 23 boats … lots of fun

The anglers who fished the “Ladies Night Out: Howl at the Moon” tournament on Saturday, June 10 barely had any time to howl…
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Red Gill to rev up this Saturday

Are you ready for the last tarpon tournament of the season? The Red Gill Invitational is happening on Saturday, June 17, fr…

Shorebird colony at north end in peril due to humans and pet interaction

A large least tern nesting area located on the beach in front of Sea Watch is a welcome sight to any bird lover, particular…
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A rare find: Girl finds a coveted shell on local beach

On Monday, June 5 a little girl made a fantastic find just off the north end of Palm Island, south of Stump Pass. Amateur s…

Lee County fertilizer restriction period now in effect

Lee County reminds the public that fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous may not be used on lawns and landscapes d…