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Q&A: History professor at UVA on public beach access
The issue of parking and beach access in Boca Grande is not unique to Gasparilla Island, or even Southwest Florida. Unive…
Cane toads hanging by dam streets?
Cane toads have been spotted around the island recently. Be sure to differentiate these invasive species from native Flor…
Marine rescue system MERT assists with boaters in distress
When marine emergencies require a multi-agency approach, Lee County’s Marine Emergency Response Team, or MERT, provides v…
EcoWatch: A special movie to inspire and make one smile
“Sometimes we feel lost. We push and we suffer, we keep going and …
SW Florida Fishing: Water temps up and so is fishin’
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The summer heat has started to really …
Englewood Sailing Learn to Sail Summer Camps
Englewood Sailing Association keeps delivering their agenda of teaching youngsters ages eight to 17 the basics of sailing…
IV training at the Boca Grande Fire Department
Last Wednesday afternoon, July 10, Silvia McCoy, a trauma nurse who runs Rescue Garage of North Port, was at the Boca Gra…
Lee County creates new tool for insurance information
Lee County has announced that it enhanced the dedicated website landing page and launched a new tool related to the Feder…
Letters: Parking issues
Follow Boca Grande parking issues online The Beacon has set up a hub for all information relating to parking, including r…
They came for a Boca Nut, asking questions. We like that.
Each day seems to be a series of completely new surprises in our national story, where news cycles move so quickly. What …