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FIVE YEARS AGO Charlotte County launched their County Records website allowing all county documents going back to 1921 b…

By KAREN GRACE In 1915, Peter Bradley of the American agricultural Chemical Company had 26 banyan trees planted on each…

BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER I’ve suffered the painful sting of a Portuguese man-of-war at least a dozen times. Consequently…

Last week, there were no actual items relating to Boca Grande on the…

By JOHN FLETEMEYER Key West is America’s southernmost city. Cuba…

Readers of the Beacon might have noticed a new byline in last week’s paper; Angela McPhillips is the newest edition to the…

BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Electrolyte drinks have become a popular choice for staying hydrated, not only after wo…

On August 18th Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell issued the annual Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices for 2025 prope…

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority met for their quarterly board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14, to discuss not only futu…

The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce August Fun After Five was held at Michael Saunders new offices at 684 S. Indiana Ave…