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Disaster Fund now close to $3 million goal to help island
Now in 2nd week of check distribution, 260 donors
The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institu…
Think about cleanup of Placida property
To the editor:
My letter is written in response to an article written by Jay Feinberg and Cookie Potter. In recent month…
Banyans green up after storms
On Banyan Street the leaves have returned, and trees closest to Park Avenue seem to be in full recovery. After Hurricane Mi…
GUEST ESSAY: Island held together with small, indie businesses like Pink Pony Pony
BY DANA RYAN
Like all of you, I watched with a heavy heart as Hur…
A time of reality and true honesty, and a wait for rain
It seems everyone on island is in hyper-reality mode: brutal honesty…
Robert N. Elwell 1942-2024
The Beacon has learned that Rob Elwell, born in Washington D.C. to Robert Newell and Mary Morrill Elwell during the war on…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At Mimi’s, South Beach and at her food truck — Jeri Lynn Perrin
Just accept it – resistance is futile. Jeri Lynn Perrin and the treats from her friendship-promoting food truck are going t…
Bunkhouse restoration supported by Charlotte County
The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners addressed the restoration and site selection for the historic Placida Bunkhouse…
Ceremony for new members of Lee Commission
An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1…
Rehab causes lane closures on Coral Creek Bridge
PLACIDA – Intermittent lane closures will occur on County Road 775 over Coral Creek Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 13 through De…