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Baby sea turtles released, including albino hatchling
August 19, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association released 70 baby sea turtles and one rare albino at the Boca Grande Community Center beachfront on Sunday, Aug 14. Turtle patrol volunteer Meliss…
Obituary: Kevin Michael Hall
August 12, 2016
Kevin M. Hall, 38, of Boca Grande and formerly of Brooksville, passed away August 1, 2016. He was a 1997 graduate of Hernando High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who wi…
Beacon crew up for five awards at upcoming FPA event
July 29, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT When September rolls around and the Florida Press Association holds its annual convention, the Boca Beacon crew will be looking to win or place in five categories. It was announ…
Clean up on 13th Street, please …
July 15, 2016
To the Editor: I often wonder if some folks here ponder … Now that I have purchased a very expensive slice of paradise, how do I make sure that I can get a little more for free? On Gilchrist they d…
What you took was more than just a tree – for shame
July 15, 2016
To a Thief: For shame! Did you have to sneak around in the middle of the night lest you be seen by my neighbors as you stole my miniature pine tree from an urn in front of my home? That little pine h…
Charlotte County increases area of no wake zone
July 8, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Charlotte County has determined that the “slow speed/no wake” zone in the area of Gasparilla Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway will soon be expanded to include the area of the r…
Republican Club golf outing planned for July 23
July 8, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The West Charlotte County Republican Club is planning its 8th annual golf outing on Saturday, July 23 at Lemon Bay Golf Club, limited to the first 100 registered golfers. The cost is $…
BIPS earns grant for $30,000 – Funds still sought for Gasparilla Island Light project
July 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Islands Parks Society (BIPS) has obtained a commercial building permit from Lee County for the Gasparilla Island Light, and now the last step will be a final NEPA (National…
Profile: Richard Anderson – Southwest Florida advocate
July 1, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Richard Anderson spent a considerable amount of time in Boca Grande beginning in 1988, when he worked as a planner for Lee County. When he first arrived on the island, he met Robert Jo…
Is it safe to swim? Waterborne worries have some swimmers puzzled
July 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Recent media reports on the news and on Facebook have given way to more worries for people who love to swim in the Gulf and leave them wondering: Is it safe to go in the water? Accordi…