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Profile: The Boca Beacon
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The following is an interview/autobiography (to date) of Boca Grande’s island newspaper, the Boca Beac…
Obituary Lacy Maresa Jenkins
Lacy Maresa Jenkins was called to eternal life on August 21, 2018. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her famil…
The more we attempt to understand, the more confusing the red tide and blue green algae becomes
To the Editor: We all desire a simple clear path to solve our messes to make them disappear. As we read we need to remain …
Island resident says, ‘Speak out and tell the truth’
To the Editor: I read the article from Mote President Dr. Michael C…
Lee County DOT to resurface some island roads soon
■ STAFF REPORT Road paving work is scheduled to begin Thursday to r…
Is ozone the answer? Some say it may help with red tide
■ BY SUE ERWIN Mote Marine Laboratory scientists were on Damficare Street on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 14 to field-test…
Harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida: Let’s tone down the rhetoric and work together for solutions
■ SUBMITTED BY DR. MICHAEL CROSBY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY The fact that Southwest Florida is currently experiencing devasta…
Two iconic island figures gone, but not forgotten: Jeff Gaines Jr. and Steve Seidensticker
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande native Jefferson Gaines Jr., born May 17, 1935, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. He a…
Charlotte County declares local state of emergency: ‘This is an economic tragedy’
■ BY SUE ERWIN Charlotte County Commission staff announced on Tuesday, Aug. 14 that they would be holding an emergency mee…
What’s this, another lizard on the island? One who walks on water? Well, why not
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Sunday, Aug. 12 some local kids were treated to a rare sight as they golf-carted along looking for …