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Historic Preservation Board to meet July 8
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet next on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande…
Don’t be getting too frisky on the water or the beach this weekend… Lee County Sheriff’s Office is watching
STAFF REPORT- The safety and security of all Lee County residents is Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s number one priority. In order…
Osprey pole continues to be cause for concern
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As mentioned in last week’s issue of the Beacon, it is uncertain whether the original osprey nesting pole…
The babies are a’hatchin’, please be mindful of them this holiday weekend
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s Turtle Pa…
Another day, another play! Spark TV live broadcast set for next Wednesday
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- You asked, so Spark is delivering. Spark Boca Gran…
Minor league baseball canceled for 2020 season
STAFF REPORT- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has officially canceled the 2020 Minor League Baseball season. Pat O’Connor, Min…
A reminder of how sweet it is to sit with a friend: Lolo’s ‘Buddy Bench’
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- After the passing of considerate local Lolo Weir in December of 2017, the Garden Club was inspired to rep…
Gotta watch out for those ‘killer coconuts’ while walking, parking
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From the scent of blooming jasmine to the taste of salt in the air, Gasparilla Island is home to many cla…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County promotes STAR competition, all anglers welcome to participate for prizes
To the Editor: Charlotte County welcomes anglers and non-anglers participating in the statewide CCA Florida STAR competition…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘thank you’ to Bobby Miller, who helped a friend so many years ago
To the Editor: About 20 years ago a friend of ours brought his son over to our house. His son had recently had an operation…