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Can we at least take the sheets off?
On Gilchrist (and across the island), the dumping is quite regular. As soon as contractors get what is in the middle, it se…
Out-of-date data and a disconnected state affects our fisheries’ management
Wasting grouper stocks with discards
In my lifetime of fishing, I could never have considered the challenges we face tod…
Salvaging something out of the destruction of two hurricanes
We are all dealing with individual, life-changing events, not one but two devastating hurricanes flooding us so close toget…
The staff of the Beacon is thankful for so much this week
Many families have the tradition at Thanksgiving of going around the…
Update on emergency road repairs in Boca Grande from Lee DOT
Lee County has sent out a post-Hurricane Milton update from the Dep…
Bacon’s Furniture back open
Bacon’s Furniture is celebrating their grand reopening after being visited by Ian! If you were impacted by any of the rece…
Opening the town up again …
Now here are some happy faces! Boca Blooms is showing their love for their green tree behind them. James Griffith staff is…
The Island Golfer: Local golf clubs grand tradition of giving back
BY SCOTT COTHERMAN
Tune in to any televised professional golf competition, and you will see an interview with the…
EcoWatch: Thanksgiving Day 2024 – filled with hope and resolve
“May the Stars Carry Your Sadness Away May the Flowers Fill Your Heart With Beauty May Hope Forever Wipe Away Your Tears, A…
SW Florida Fishing: More than some fish…
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR
Over the last couple weeks we have been cleaning up from Hurricane Milton, elected a new president…