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Hurricane Michael missed the island, but we still felt effects
The Coast Guard had to take two men off this sailboat on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 9 near Gasparilla Island, as eight-foo…
Fire Department to host celebration of 75th anniversary on October 24
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In 1941 Gasparilla Island was on alert, with the looming prospect of a world war in mind. Residents we…
Beacon looking for veteran stories
If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or her, please co…
Halloween Carnival just around the corner
Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going t…
Historic Preservation Board approves motion to continue on Banyan Street property
■ BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held its…
Island LEO beat: Carmine Marceno appointed Lee County Sheriff
On Friday, Sept. 21 Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Undersheriff Carmine Marceno as Sheriff of Lee County…
Retired professor studies Cayo Costa, writes ‘Island in the Sun’
■ BY SUE ERWIN – A retired Cornell University professor from the Department of Horticulture applied his knowledge of Cayo Co…
Farmer’s Market opening date announced
The weekly Farmers Market at Wheeler Road ballfield is set to open for season on Friday, Dec. 23 running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. e…
PROFILE: Cindy Bartzer
■ BY SUE ERWIN – There’s a new friendly face at Englewood Bank ready to serve your financial needs. Cindy Bartzer started wo…
OBITUARY: Pamela Jones
Pamela White Jones, 67 of Chickamauga, GA and former resident of Sandy Hook, Conn. was born November 29, 1950 in Lexington…