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Most turtle nests survived Tropical Storm Emily
■ BY SUE ERWIN The majority of sea turtle nests survived Tropical Storm Emily. Thankfully, reports from the turtle patrol fr…
Beacon columnist publishes new book
■ STAFF REPORT Dean Laux, who writes a bi-monthly column for the Boca Beacon titled “Remembrances,” has just completed a new…
Obituary: William Charles Kunkler Jr.
William Charles Kunkler, Jr., beloved husband of Diane, gave up his soul to God on Sunday, August 6, 2017 after 88 extraordi…
Profile Adair Newman
Adair Newman appreciates spending peaceful days in Boca Grande. She l…
What happens if the worst happens?
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Every year, the first weather event of the hurric…
Thief finds window of opportunity at South Beach
■ STAFF REPORT A half-open window alerted a local restaurant owner to nefarious doings at his establishment on Friday, July…
Replacement of truck scale scheduled for completion August 28
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority truck scale is in the process of being replaced. The Gasparilla Islan…
Coast Guard rescues three off Gasparilla Island
■ STAFF REPORT The United States Coast Guard has been busy with weather-related activity lately, including a recent rescue j…
2017 summer camp is in the books
■ STAFF REPORT It was another great year for the Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp program, with trips to Legola…
Profile Elizabeth Burr
■ BY SUE ERWIN Elizabeth Burr has been a Realtor in the area for more than 15 years. She started out at the Michael Sanders…