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New book by island author available at local stores

The holidays are over and it’s time to reward yourself with a relaxing, quick reading, book that is sure to leave you with…

First kids’ fishing tournament of 2022 scheduled for January 22

The first youth fishing tournament of the year, sponsored by the Boca Beacon and Lee County Parks & Rec., will be held…

OBITUARY: Raymond Smedley

Raymond Smedley, 81, of Boca Grade passed into eternal life by the grace of God on December 28, 2021. Ray was a kind-he…

Historic Preservation Board to discuss several interesting items

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet on Wednesday…

Cashier by day, author at night: ‘The Secret Bully Patrol’ and Kathy Auman

You never know who you’re going to run into while shopping in Boca G…

OBITUARY: Charles “Charlie” Eugene Mayes Sr.

Charles (Charlie) Eugene Mayes, Sr. M.D. passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82 years old…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COVID testing information

To the Editor: The Florida Department of Health-Lee (FDOH-Lee) and Lee County Government are collaborating to remind vi…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County Appraiser reminder about tangible taxes

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds business and rental owners the deadline for filing 2022…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC announces wildlife restoration projects

To the Editor: The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the m…

ECOWATCH: Is the web of life collapsing?

“We warned that one day  you would not be able to control what you have created, and that day is here.” – Chief Arvol Lo…