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Got some dead fish? Throw ‘em in the dumpster
■ STAFF REPORT Lee County has hired its debris-removal contractor to supplement efforts currently underway by Parks & Re…
Use common sense, listen to the old salts: How to deal with red tide
■ BY CAPT. VAN HUBBARD Unfortunately, the talk of our town now is red tide and water quality/polluted local waters. For now…
Back-to-school tax break set for August 3 through 5
■ STAFF REPORT Florida’s 2018 “Back-to-School” sales tax holiday is set for August 3 to August 5 this year. Parents and stud…
Sea turtles continue nesting, hatching … sometimes dying
■ BY SUE ERWIN Despite the effects of red tide, sea turtle nest numbe…
Lemon Bay Touchdown Club fishing tournament August 4
■ STAFF REPORT The Lemon Bay Touchdown Club’s seventh annual fishing…
A pioneering Florida family: The Albrittons, Part II
■ SUBMITTED BY TIMMY SPAIN
Editor’s note: Columnist Tim Spain wrote a piece about the Albritton family in May, 2018. Thi…
Scallop search set for August 18
■ STAFF REPORT Calling all volunteer boaters and snorkelers! Your help is needed for the annual Great Bay Scallop Search. Th…
Profile Jim Scholtz
■ BY SUE ERWIN Jim Scholtz is the co-owner of Kappy Kart golf rentals and sales at the north end of the island, but he’s had…
LBC optimistic in light of Desoto County Commissioners Mosaic ruling
To the Editor: Hearty congrats to all who are concerned about our protecting slice of environmental paradise and those who w…
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…