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Cape Haze wins delay for septic project

A sewer project for the Cape Haze neighborhood has been delayed by the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners. The reaso…

Real Estate: New permit system integration aids builder process

The Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Roger D. Eaton, and the Charlotte County Community…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Kentucky, Paris to Griffith Salon, Candace Beye

Getting a ride to school on your father’s fishing boat sounds like part of a story from Boca Grande’s History Center. Ind…
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Unassuming local bookstore, Book Worm, offers 20,000 titles

Tucked into the corner of Tiffany Square Plaza in Englewood is a u…
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Primaries in Lee and Charlotte; wins by Truex and Tiseo

The 2024 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with two …
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Beacon intern goes on a canalside iguana hunting expedition

Iguana hunting is a delicate art, attempted by many, but perfected by few. It was earlier this month when I decided to th…
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Cones: Grate idea for bikes on bridge

Cyclists have the same rights and rules as cars on GIBA Last Thursday, Aug. 15 during the Gasparilla Island Bridge Au…
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Briefly: Water Association sets new disinfection process

Gasparilla Island Water Association Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca G…
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Golf Cart Dog of the Day

Did you know that the Beacon uploads many of our prior photos on Smugmug as hi-res downloadable images, as well as printi…
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Debby and Manatee and Sarasota water quality

Florida experiences sewage spills by local government facilities after every significant rain event, such as Tropical Sto…