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Lee County given kudos for hurricane response
■ SUBMITTED BY LEE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS The official start to the 2019 hurricane season is less than a month away. Lee Coun…
Support the inclusion of habitat in fisheries management
■ SUBMITTED BY BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST Whether you fish for bonefish, tarpon, permit or any other species, it is importa…
The Kids Classic is coming soon … with ‘park & ride’
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament that will be held on Saturday, June 1 this year is…
Saturday’s ‘Howl’ time changed, tourney now a Belt Buckle qualifier
■ STAFF REPORT The 15th annual “Howl at the Moon” Invitational Tarpon…
Little Spook – Big Winner
■ BY SUE ERWIN This year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladie…
Your island magazine up for several FMA awards in 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The staff of Gasparilla Magazine (which is also the staff of the Boca Beacon) are up for five Charlie Awards…
ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE AND EMS NEWS
Anglers asked to please stow their gear, secure their vessels in light of large number of marine thefts in our area ■ STAFF…
Wes and Wyatt to play at Scarpa’s on Wednesday night
■ STAFF REPORT If you haven’t tried Scarpa’s Coastal yet, Wednesday night might be the time. Not only will you have some gre…
Boca Grande Fire Department to hold pet CPR class
■ STAFF REPORT Pet owners take heed – a very valuable opportunity is being given to you by the Boca Grande Fire Department…
Leadership Englewood Luau to benefit many local charities
■ STAFF REPORT The Leadership Englewood Class of 2019 invites everyone to attend their Luau on May 18 from 5 to 10 p.m. at t…