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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Report blocked ditches, canals and flooding to county

To the Editor: Lee County asks the public to report blocked ditches, swales, canals and areas of local flooding.  …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to a great team 

To the Editor: Shown here is Bobby in center owner of Moving Across America (941) 662-5833 and his crew Will on left and…
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Royal Palm Players were casting rehearsals for their season opener “Duets.”…

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There seems to be some Lee County confusion when it comes to debris removal on Gasparilla Island

Gasparilla Island has been quite the hot topic within Lee County adm…
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Red tide, flesh-eating bacteria and more show up in the Ian aftermath, leaving us to wonder … say, Doc? You think that water is safe?

By Dr. Raymond James, DO, Boca Grande Health Clinic That is a good question after the storm of the century. And when mig…
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Are we okay?Telltale signs of stress tell the story after a traumatic event like Hurricane Ian … particularly regarding our children

Many say that the climate of a community is best monitored by the mental health of the children who live there. Are they sa…
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More manatee protection, reef devastation and red tide numbers

It is possible there will soon be another layer of protection for local manatees, as the Lee Board of County Commissioners…

From The Island School … ’tis Bubble Day!

By Donna Catanzarite Fifth-grade students at The Island School hav…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Let’s talk about croquet with Hans for a minute …

Almost everyone has a memory of playing croquet as a child, probably in their grandmother’s yard. Hans Peterson thinks it i…