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Family, Food, Friends, Music and a little Rain

Whidden’s Marina celebrated its 100th Anniverary with what the marina is built on: Family – Annabelle Coleman with the next…
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Boat fire off Gasparilla north

Three people and a dog rescued Above, the scorched area of the boat that caught fire. Englewood Area Fire Control Distri…
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State and local amendments for Nov. 3 general election

While the big issue for Florida is Amendment 3, which is an expansion of the Homestead Exemption for residences, there are…
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Englewood Chamber announces new executive director

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appoint…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Will Waterhouse

From first catch to captain Will Waterhouse knew he wanted to fis…
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OPINION & ESSAYS: The best landscape designer I never hired

BY BRENT MCCONNELL Landscape designers can be impressive at their craft. They understand sunlight, soil, drainage, home…
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Whidden’s Centennial: Like the good ole days

Saturday evening was wet, but the Whidden’s 100 anniversary fish fry was great. It was wonderful to see locals of all ag…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Iguana trapper Scott Howe makes the Today Show

FIVE YEARS AGO Three eighth graders, The Island School alumni, were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at L…

EDITORIAL: odds and ends …

Above, 5th Street  beach access this week. Photo by Anna  A few asides and notes as folks come back from northern climes…
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Sheriff’s Cottage Groundbreaking

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a groundbreaking for the Sheriff’s Cottage replacement on Wheeler Road. The groundbrea…