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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners today authorized the next round of LeeCARES programs to assist individu…
EDITORIAL: County Manager proud of response to COVID-19
BY ROGER DESJARLAIS – I want to thank Lee County’s residents for your perseverance during these difficult times. I also want…
Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition
STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Awa…
GICIA Update: Mercabo Cove Project showing signs of change
BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Merca…
PROFILE: Ashli Price
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A day in retail is rewarding when a customer find…
OBITUARY: Carol Clark Compton
Carol Clark Compton, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 29, 2020. She was living in Chandler, Arizona…
OBITUARY: Marianne Wottreng
Marianne Wottreng (nee Lesch), beloved wife of Anton Wottreng and loving mother of Anton “Tony” Wottreng and Monika (John) M…
Will Tropical Storm Isaias come to visit?
STAFF REPORT- The tropics have become very active this year, and the first storm that looks as though it could be a threat t…
FPL working hard to improve island service, using directional boring method
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On the road that spans from the north end of the island, service trucks and equipment have cut the coasta…
Clinic ‘Pledge’ drive picking up speed with businesses and residents
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Keeping Boca Grande safe is the number one goal of the Boca Grande Health Clinic, and their newest initia…