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Dana Carr, past president & past chairman of Florida International Air Show, inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame

This year marks the 8th year that the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau would induct a member of the community’s hospitality industry into the Hall of Fame. Charlotte County...

OBITUARY: David Hayes

David Leon Hayes, 74, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving children and wife. David was born on July 28, 1948 to Harold and Marilyn Hayes in...

TIS graduates to parade through town June 2 … give them a wave!

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Recycled oyster shells to create new reef in Charlotte Harbor

May 25, 2023
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CCA Florida and partners join effort to create new oyster reef in Turtle Bay On Thursday, May 18 Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction,...

A Better Shot Foundation awards five scholarships to seniors

A Better Shot Foundation is pleased to award five graduating seniors $5,000 renewable scholarships this year. In addition, over $55,000 was awarded to renewing scholars. Stefan Iwasiw from North...

Youth fishing tournament this Saturday, May 20

Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon will sponsor another youth fishing event this Saturday, May 20 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier (the road behind Kappy’s...

Rock gardening at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

May 18, 2023
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Join the folks at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve for a rock garden workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on May 31 with Bonnie Stuhlmiller. They will provide the paint, brushes, cocktail napkins, mod podge...

May 4, 2023
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The Basin Sailing Yacht Club (BSYC) held its annual “Island Championships” on Sunday, April 23 at the Boca Bay Powerhouse lagoon. Racing conditions were great, with southwest...