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They came for a Boca Nut, asking questions. We like that.
July 18, 2024
Each day seems to be a series of completely new surprises in our national story, where news cycles move so quickly. What was once a 24-hour issue now seems to be a two-hour cycle, and then the next…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Took Baghdad, now construction and hunting, Rodney Yount
July 18, 2024
Like many young people, Rodney Yount joined the military as a “young buck,” looking for adventure while showing his patriotism. He ended up having adventures, but he paid a bigger price for them tha…
Draft parking docs include digital sign board and vendor run ‘lot management’
July 12, 2024
While Lee County has not released any firm details about parking plans for Boca Grande, the county administration has already reviewed parking signage and equipment for the island. The information w…
Where are the $igns to our $leepy little town?
July 12, 2024
While there is no official plan for parking for Boca Grande from Lee County, county officials are already circulating a draft list of ideas for this island and parking. The Beacon is sorting through…
EcoWatch: Are we in the era of global boiling?
July 11, 2024
The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more t…
Gasparilla Mallet Club Celebrated National Croquet Day
July 11, 2024
Gasparilla Mallet Club Celebrated National Croquet Day. Although most of the members of the Gasparilla Mallet Club already headed for summer pastures, they still had a few players assemble to celebr…
Gator Camp BBQ
July 11, 2024
Caroline Clabaugh won ribs from Gator Wilderness Camp School of Punta Gorda at the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce June Fun After Hours. They were picked up for a Pre-Fourth of July lunch for…
SW Florida Fishing: On Team Red…
July 11, 2024
The red snapper bite was good that day.
Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reached at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com
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Turtle report: Disoriented hatchlings don’t need blazing lights on beach
July 11, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
Last week, I mentioned that our earliest loggerhead nests had started to hatch. Generally, loggerhead nests will incubate for 45 to 70 days. If the nests are up in…
Real Estate Chart: June 23 to July 6, 2024
July 11, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 6/23/24 to 7/6/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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