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The Boca Grande Club early years: The 1970s and 80s
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – A November 1978 article in the St Petersburg Times announced the creatio…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners today authorized the next round of LeeCARES programs to assist indivi…
EDITORIAL: County Manager proud of response to COVID-19
BY ROGER DESJARLAIS – I want to thank Lee County’s residents for your perseverance during these difficult times. I also wa…
Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition
STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at th…
GICIA Update: Mercabo Cove Project showing signs of change
BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Mer…
PROFILE: Ashli Price
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A day in retail is rewarding when a customer finds the perfect pair of jeans. Fabrics of all shades an…
OBITUARY: Carol Clark Compton
Carol Clark Compton, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 29, 2020. She was living in Chandler, Arizona…
OBITUARY: Marianne Wottreng
Marianne Wottreng (nee Lesch), beloved wife of Anton Wottreng and loving mother of Anton “Tony” Wottreng and Monika (John)…
Will Tropical Storm Isaias come to visit?
STAFF REPORT- The tropics have become very active this year, and the first storm that looks as though it could be a threat…
FPL working hard to improve island service, using directional boring method
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On the road that spans from the north end of the island, service trucks and equipment have cut the coas…