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Charlotte County Hiring Sept. 21
September 18, 2026
Charlotte County Community Services Recreation will be hosting a hiring event at Centennial Park Recreation Center located at 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte from 5-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21…
Toilets done
September 18, 2026
In Charlotte County, restroom renovations at Bissett Park, Englewood East Park, G.C. Herring Park, and Maracaibo Kidspace Park are complete and the restrooms are now open.
Tourism Tax money voted for beach parking
September 18, 2026
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the Tourist Development Council’s recommendation to use Tourist Development Tax Reserves to fund improvements at the former Seafarer’s…
Swimming with the yellow flag
September 18, 2026
BY ERNIE VANDERWALT
Three days without salt. That’s a long stretch for a man who counts water as oxygen, and I felt every hour of it. A tropical storm had stirred the Gulf into a wild mess, and m…
Mackerel are nice if you ice them, and eat them fresh
September 18, 2026
I’m about to complete another circle around the sun.
Our days are getting shorter and my body says I’m getting older. I’m excited about our upcoming season change and looking forward to getting o…
Grove City ribbon cutting
September 18, 2026
The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Grove City Bar & Grill last Thursday night. Chris Musovski and his son Niko, the owners and members of the Englewood Chamber c…
New Temp merch
September 18, 2026
Sue Attanasio (left) and Christy Harper, of Park Avenue Wine & Spirits, are showing off their new Temptation merchandise along with Papa’s Pilar rum. Park Ave. Wine & Spirits/The Temptation…
Barbara Anne’s annual sale
September 18, 2026
Barbara Anne and Manny want to remind you that their annual sale is going on now through Wednesday, Sept. 30. Stop in today and get 50 percent off all jewelry over $50. Don’t pass up this bargain wi…
EcoWatch: Remember after 9/11 …
September 18, 2026
We will never forget the passengers of Flight 93 who courageously confronted the terrorists, defeating another planned attack on America. They are the heroes for our times.
Bob Taft American pol…
The Boca Beacon around the world: Colorado
September 18, 2026
Can’t wait to … HAM-IT-UP
Take your Boca Beacon newspaper around the world and show us how much fun you had!
With copy and photo(s) send to dgodwin@bocabeacon.com
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