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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 numbers are continuing to grow, hatchlings are making their…
Lemon Bay Touchdown Club fishing tournament August 4
■ STAFF REPORT The Lemon Bay Touchdown Club’s seventh annual fishing tournament is set for Saturday, Aug. 4 at Boca Grande M…
A pioneering Florida family: The Albrittons, Part II
■ SUBMITTED BY TIMMY SPAIN
Editor’s note: Columnist Tim Spain wro…
Scallop search set for August 18
■ STAFF REPORT Calling all volunteer boaters and snorkelers! Your hel…
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…
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…