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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Illinois crime lab to turtle volunteer, Arlene Hall

Her byline in the Beacon should be enough of a clue that Arlene Hall is someone worth getting to know. She is the one who h…
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Turtle report: Nest predators appear this week, snacking on eggs

BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY  At long last, the first green sea turtle crawl was documented on Gasparilla Island durin…
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Curbed: Lots of empty spaces after mass parking resignations

Five members of the Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel sent a letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon about their resignati…
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Parking panel cites progress, frustration in resignation letter

BY FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOCA GRANDE PARKING ADVISORY PANEL  I…
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Lee County Fourth closures; reminder on alcohol use

In observance of Independence Day, most Lee County administration op…

Extra lock tenders at South Gulf Cove

The South Gulf Cove lock tenders will be manning the lock from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 and from 7 a.m. to 9…
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Water Association offers new payment portal; Real estate chart

Gasparilla Island Water Association is implementing a new customer portal that allows customers to easily manage their util…
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Ban on beach fireworks

Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources reminds beach patrons that fireworks will cause sea turtle hatchlings to dis…
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Surfrider Foundation asks for Fla. support

The San Clemente-California-based Surfrider Foundation’s Florida office is asking members and friends to support Florida’s…

Placida boat ramp temporary closure

The boat ramp at Placida Park, 6499 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, FL 33946 will be closed for repair work on July 8, 2024…