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Island merchants hold summer sales in last days of August
August 29, 2024
While some restaurants and businesses are closed this time of year, many are still open and are rolling out sales during this Labor Day weekend and beyond.
“There’s a lot to offer at great pri…
Watch mail for TRIM notices; not a bill but an estimate
August 29, 2024
Notices of Proposed Property Taxes, or TRIM (Truth in Millage) have been sent out to Lee and Charlotte County property owners.
These notices include each property’s market, assessed and taxabl…
State Park ideas withdrawn; input still needed on future plan
August 29, 2024
A state-wide Great Outdoors Initiative by Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which aims to add amenities like golf and pickleball to several Florida State Parks, does not affect our n…
Jamaica bobsledder inspires backpack donations by Gasparilla Inn staff
August 22, 2024
BY COREY ANGLIN, THE GASPARILLA INN
During our annual Management Training last summer, we had the pleasure of connecting with Devon Harris, one of the founding members of the Jamaica National B…
Health Clinic to see hearing examiner
August 22, 2024
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will go in front of a Lee County Hearing Examiner Wednesday, Aug. 28, for its proposed new building at 280 Park Avenue.
The request comes because the Clinic filed …
Unassuming local bookstore, Book Worm, offers 20,000 titles
August 22, 2024
Tucked into the corner of Tiffany Square Plaza in Englewood is a used bookstore with all the charm of a favorite childhood library.
Caitlin Harper runs The Book Worm entirely by herself, worki…
Beacon intern goes on a canalside iguana hunting expedition
August 22, 2024
Iguana hunting is a delicate art, attempted by many, but perfected by few. It was earlier this month when I decided to throw my hat into the ring.
Growing up in urban Illinois, I can’t say I w…
Take notice!
August 16, 2024
A lighting strike near the Range Light was recently caught in afternoon by reader Sandi Firtion. Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S., with an average of 10 deaths a year and 40 injuries. …
Historic Preservation Board approves new ‘3rd Street Bistro’ design
August 15, 2024
Question of parking signage raised to staff
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met Wednesday, and approved two projects, including an addition to a house at 235 Banyan St., and a reno…
Banyan tree report shows strong storm recovery
August 15, 2024
A new report on the health of the Banyan Street banyan trees shows that they have strongly recovered from recent hurricanes, and a moth attack in the spring.
“You get to really see the rev of t…