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DeSantis appoints Watkins to Gasparilla Island Bridge board
On Friday, Oct. 24, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Virginia “Ginger” Watkins to the board of the Gasparilla…
Letters: Public letter to Charlotte Commission
To: Charlotte County Commissioners Ken Doherty, Christopher Constance, Bill Truex, Stephen Deutsch and Joseph Tiseo
Dear…
HOOK, LINE & SINKER
Anyone can pirate a fishing honey hole. Why not find your own spot?
No one owns our local fishing spots, but are you a l…
This date in the Boca Beacon: Fall Festival and Bocaween festivities
FIVE YEARS AGO
Lee County was called out for not informing reside…
Englewood Hospital earns distinctions
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital announced Wednesday that it has earne…
Michael Burlingame
Michael Burlingame author of “Abraham Lincoln: A Life” will present fresh insights into Lincoln’s life as a youth, lawyer…
History Center reopens
The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center is opening up on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a n…
Lee County delegation meets on priorities
The Lee County Legislative Delegation met for its annual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The purpose of the Delegation…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chef Wiley Laidlaw
From garden to gourmet, Newlin’s own
Chef Wiley Laidlaw’s love for cooking began long before he ever set foot in a profe…
Fire Department breast cancer awareness shirts on sale now
The Boca Grande Fire Department is showing off their breast cancer t-shirts. Purchase the shirts at the Fire Station in sup…










