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Obituary Jewel Freeman Herrli
Jewel Freeman Herrli of Venice, peacefully passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. She was born in Tampa on May 5, 1932 and lived…
New anti-hunger task force formed in Charlotte County
To the Editor: The Harry Chapin Food Bank has formed a new collaboration aimed at fighting hunger in Charlotte County, inclu…
Island resident has some questions to be answered
To the Editor: I’ve been thinking after almost 40 years of being an owner on our wonderful island there are some things that…
In defense of the island’s postal service …
To the Editor: I have frequent, regular occasion to transact business…
29 boats, two days, 113 tarpon: Blaze takes win in WR2018
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was raining silver in Boca Grande Pass on Thur…
Beautiful and deadly: The sharks that swim in our waters, the people who love them and the people who fish them (A series in three parts)
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This is the first in a three-part series about the sharks that swim in our waters, especially during tar…
Dee Wheeler Fund reaches kids with more than $8,000 in grants this year
In 2008, the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center created the Dee Wheeler Children’s Fund (DWCF) to honor Dee for her 32…
Lots of beach trash, several false crawls in this week’s turtle report
BY SUE ERWIN – As of press time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported 22 Caretta caretta (loggerhead) turtle nest…
Check out the Fust Library summer programs for children
BY SUE ERWIN – The end of the school year is coming soon, and so is the summer heat. The Johann Fust Community Library will…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Canada’s biggest Beacon fans!
To the Editor: These are your loyal Northern neighbors in Montreal, who enjoy reading your paper on a weekly basis. Keep the…