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Charlotte County responds to Boca Beacon letter
On July 31 the Boca Beacon sent emails to all Lee and Charlotte County commissioners, requesting that detailed water analyse…
Mote discloses truth about Boca Grande’s impact from blue-green algae: There is none
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There’s a lot of information flying around social media regarding the potential impact the cyanobacteria…
Fire causes damage to Damfino home
■ STAFF REPORT A home at the end of Damfino Street sustained approximately $500,000 worth of damage on Monday, July 23 as a…
Don’t forget to get ready to vote!
■ STAFF REPORT The deadline to change your party affiliation for the…
Boca Grande Old Theatre Building memories from Betsy and Kathleen
Amid tears and good wishes, more than 30 people said goodbye to thei…
Green to return to a median strip near you
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE People around the island have been playing a rousing game of Clue when it comes to the highly deceased G…
Obituary Jay H. Wein
Jay H. Wein, loving husband and caring father, longtime resident of Shorewood, Minn. died on July 16, 2018 in Chanhassen, Mi…
Some red tide fatalities, but sea turtle numbers still growing
■ BY SUE ERWIN Despite the effects of red tide, sea turtle nest numbers are continuing to grow, hatchlings are making their…
Former Fusion chef now offering private cooking lessons
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you think blackened redfish with a couscous cake topped with caramelized basil might be an interesting dis…
What to do if you suspect red tide toxicity in a sea turtle you find
■ STAFF REPORT The best thing to do if you find hatchlings that appear to be in dire jeopardy from red tide is to call the F…