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An AI ‘Beacon’ of disaster radio gloom from Gainesville
Above, a Boca Beacon file photo from Hurricane Charley, 21 years ago.
This week, we have a reminder from Chief C.W. Blos…
Lee County meeting
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse. As of pre…
Charlotte delegation hears business concerns over Gasparilla parking
At a joint meeting of Charlotte County’s state delegation, Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oliver heard…
Heather Santos 1976-2025
Heather Ruth Santos, beloved wife, daughter, sister, stepmother, god…
Stephen Meylan 1952-2025
Stephen George Meylan, age 73, of Englewood, FL, died Sunday, July 6…
An extraordinary bird: The osprey
FROM BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is the first of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barr…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Valerie Cotton
The art of teaching
On Monday The Island School opened its doors for a new school year – and for Valerie Cotton, it mark…
Boca Grande Firefighter wins first for comedy
Last Tuesday, Aug. 5, Boca Grande Fire Department’s Daniel Martinez won first place at Visani’s 1st Comic Standing in Port…
EcoWatch: Protect our oceans, the pulse of the world
“At the end of the day, the government and local government all bow to public pressure [regulatory] enforcement is weak, an…
Charlotte County’s Tallahassee delegation hears comments on beach access
The Tallahassee delegation representing Charlotte County, including Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oli…