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A pioneering Florida family: The Albrittons, Part II
■ SUBMITTED BY TIMMY SPAIN
Editor’s note: Columnist Tim Spain wrote a piece about the Albritton family in May, 2018. Thi…
Scallop search set for August 18
■ STAFF REPORT Calling all volunteer boaters and snorkelers! Your help is needed for the annual Great Bay Scallop Search. Th…
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 pro…
Charlotte County responds to Boca Beacon letter
On July 31 the Boca Beacon sent emails to all Lee and Charlotte Count…
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…
Don’t forget to get ready to vote!
■ STAFF REPORT The deadline to change your party affiliation for the August 28, 2018 primary election is Monday, July 30, 20…
Boca Grande Old Theatre Building memories from Betsy and Kathleen
Amid tears and good wishes, more than 30 people said goodbye to their home away from home at the end of June, 2018, as the…
Green to return to a median strip near you
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE People around the island have been playing a rousing game of Clue when it comes to the highly deceased G…