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Ahh, the bright-green retention ponds of Florida
We are now two weeks into a moderate bout of red tide.
If you want to study the science of red tide, explore sites like…
Appreciating our regular island journalists
The Boca Beacon is a community enterprise. It is part of a great American tradition, the independent, family-owned communit…
Edison Paxton 1940-2024
Edison “Ed” Paxton passed at the age of 84. Survived by his daughters Lorraine (Dan) Lietz, Amy (Mark) Doyle and sister Mar…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Longtime interest in Boca Grande community, Meg Taylor
Some people believe that retirement is a time for slowing down and t…
Lee County reopens some beach access
Lee County has announced that a number of beach access points have r…
Range Light now open to visitors; safe to climb after inspections by engineers
After hurricanes this fall, Barrier Island Parks Society has been working to prepare the Range Light and surrounding areas …
The search for the ever-elusive alligator
One of Florida’s most famous animals, the American Alligator, has been avoiding me for some time. I intend to find out why…
Charlotte County offers tax refunds for uninhabitable houses due to storms
The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds if a residentia…
ESSAY: Help needed: Military canine mascot story search is on
Have you ever heard of a dog winning the Medal of Honor? I hadn’t until I became a Certified Mentor for the NYC chapter of…
Fust hosts Lynn Stegner on Jan. 17
Next week, the Johann Fust Library Foundation will hold its first event, post hurricane, with an appearance by author Lynn…