Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deadline for Charlotte County calendar submissions coming up

To the Editor: Charlotte County supports and promotes healthy, active lifestyles. Our Community Services Department uses the phrase “Get Up, Get Out, Get Active” in its outreach to residents...

EDITORIAL: NOAA releases proposal to restore protected Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Submitted by NOAA This week the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the “Restoration Blueprint” for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Once finalized, it will be the first...

EDITORIAL: Joint statement from the Florida Secretary of State and Florida Supervisor of Elections in response to cybersecurity and infrastructure concerns

Submitted by the Florida Department of Elections Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory confirming that Florida is well ahead of the nation on election...

With Bill 2908 shot down, what’s next for clean water?

July 8, 2022
Boca Beacon Reader
News

SUBMITTED BY CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER Senate Bill 2508 was a sneak attack, an unexpected attempt to derail clean-water progress. It was a battle waged with extreme implications and potentially catastrophic...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florida gas prices dip down slightly through holiday weekend, but the future is unknown with a volatile fuel market

To the Editor: Florida gas prices declined through the Independence Day holiday weekend, even as a record number of Americans were forecast to take a road trip. (This year’s actual holiday...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader grateful for deployed soldiers, their stories and what the symbolism of RED Friday is

To the Editor: First off, I’d like to tell you how much I appreciate your fine newspaper and excellent reporting of timely happenings and news around the Boca Grande area. Please keep up the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Daughter of an island legend thanks everyone who helped make Evelyn Darna’s passing a little bit easier, a little more peaceful

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” ...