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History: Happy 110 years Banyan Street

By KAREN GRACE In 1915, Peter Bradley of the American agricultural Chemical Company had 26 banyan trees planted on each…
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Bluebottle man-o-war stings mighty

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

Last week, there were no actual items relating to Boca Grande on the agenda of the Lee County Commission. But there was one…

Travel: Genetics and the six-toed cats of Key West

By JOHN FLETEMEYER Key West is America’s southernmost city. Cuba…
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Chicago and nursing career: Spotlight on Angela McPhillips

Readers of the Beacon might have noticed a new byline in last week’s…

Beyond the Hype: What’s really in your electrolyte drink

BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Electrolyte drinks have become a popular choice for staying hydrated, not only after wo…
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Lee County Property Appraiser mails TRIM notices

On August 18th Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell issued the annual Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices for 2025 prope…
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Bridge could see 25 percent drop in traffic, revenue

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority met for their quarterly board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14, to discuss not only futu…
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New Michael Saunders offices in Englewood; Chamber Meeting

The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce August Fun After Five was held at Michael Saunders new offices at 684 S. Indiana Ave…
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Drainage issues addressed by GIBA Board at quarterly meeting 

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to address hurricane drainage issues on Gasparilla Road, near Kappy’s, at thei…