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Capt. David McCown is new commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater

The crew of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, which supervises rescue operations along the Gulf Coast, held a change of c…
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Mote Marine tests shark-repellent devices

Electromagnetic technology could reduce fishing depredation Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory’s research facility in…
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Preservation Board meets Aug. 13

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting will be held on August 13, at 10 a.m., at St. Andrew’s Chapter House. …
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Questions for Chairman Kevin Ruane in advance of Aug. 5 vote

BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Commissioners are scheduled to vote…
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One injured in boat fire at Turtle Bay Saturday

Saturday, July 26 around 9:30 a.m., a coordinated Marine Emergency R…
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Two suspects arrested in fishing equipment theft

On Friday, July 25, Lee County Sheriff’s Department arrested two people for burglary and grand theft of approximately $5,00…
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Beacon wins First Amendment Defense award

Above, newspaper and magazine awards from last year’s convention. Boca Beacon archives The Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Is…
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Here comes the sand …

The Gasparilla Island State Park at Port Boca Grande is closed due to a planned state renourishment project. It had been sc…
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Navy phosphorous flare found near 22nd Street

A beachgoer found a burned U.S. Navy phosphorous flare on a Gasparilla Island beach on Tuesday evening around 22nd Street…
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Letters: Renourishment costs?

To the Editor: Guess what is not being shared with the public but the Lee County Board is discussing internally? Approvi…