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Reader not enthused with Sheriff Scott’s statement
To the Editor: This is in response to the editorial in the Beacon last week by Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott. No one is de…
Obituary: William Harold Buettin
William Harold Buettin, 92, of Naples, died Wednesday morning, June 22, 2016 at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, Fl…
Obituary: Robert Alexander Melvin III
Capt. Robert Alexander Melvin III (retired USCG), 78, of Elizabeth City, N.C. died at home Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
Two bodies found in search for family of four and their sailboat
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As of press time on Thursday, June 23 two bodie…
Englewood man dead after boat accident north of Gasparilla Island
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 19, …
Ripped away …
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The disappearance of a swimmer off Range Light Beach on Saturday has left many locals and regular visi…
Family earns scuba certification through island employee
■ BY SUE ERWIN Stephanie Taylor and her husband Rodney have spent countless hours exploring the waters around Boca Grande …
Turtle nest numbers increase despite stormy weather
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s latest report for turtle nests recently showed that nests have inc…
Camp kids solve riddles with Gladys Varga, the storyteller and drama coach
■ BY SUE ERWIN Arts integrated storyteller and drama coach Gladys Varga provided a creative, imaginative program for a gro…
Mote scientists seek volunteers for tarpon-tagging program
■ BY SUE ERWIN The adrenaline rush and excitement of tarpon fishing arguably make it one of the most sought-after recreati…