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Remembering Hurricane Helene, a year ago this week

It was this weekend, one year ago, that Hurricane Helene hit the United States. It caused over $78 billion in damage, with…
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Navigation District busy year after storms

As the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) wraps up a year marked by three hurricanes, the agency is working on a…
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Renourishment at south end of island near hurricane-damaged state wall

Work on a sand renourishment project at the south end of Gasparilla Island has now extended north past Belcher Road and the…
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Parking Panel expansion sees interest

Lee County Commissioners are beginning to receive applications for p…
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Charlotte adds parking to state legislative agenda

Charlotte County Commissioners voted on Tuesday, Sept. 23 to include…
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Remembering Dog Life columnist Harry Kalajian

Harry Kalajian, dog trainer, and columnist for the Boca Beacon since 2018, died Sunday, Sept. 14, after a brief illness…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Albert Earl Gilbert, honored for life’s work

Britannica to Audubon, noted nature illustrator For years before making Cape Haze his home, artist Albert Earl Gilbert w…

North Port hires finance director

The City of North Port has named Irina Kukharenko as finance director. Kukharenko has served in the director role in an int…
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Street work at new clinic site

Work continues at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, where the connections to the Clinic of the Future are going in. The road w…

Letters: Interlocal pact could shore up island off season

Editor’s Note: An open letter to Lee Commissioners from a Charlotte resident in the parking discussion. To the Editor…