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EDITORIAL: We say goodbye, and thank you, to Jungle Joe

November 26, 2021
They say that everyone is expendable, when it comes to a job. No matter how well you do it, how long you’ve been there, whether there’s no one else there who even remotely has a clue as to how to …

What happened to Joe? Parks & Rec director resigns after two decades of service

November 20, 2021
Heads were exploding and hearts were breaking this week as word slowly trickled out that Joe “Jungle Joe” Wier, an employee of Lee County Parks and Recreation for more than 20 years, was no longer…

Army Corps of Engineers makes decision on basic plan of Lake O outflow … and not all agree

November 20, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER AND MARCY SHORTUSE – After years of research by the United States Army Corps of Engineers a decision was announced this week that Lake Okeechobee runoff would be headed south a…

This weekend the hoops, next week the GIFT

November 20, 2021
On Saturday, Nov. 20 you can show off your hoop-shooting prowess at the annual Turkey Hoop Shoot, sponsored by Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon. The action begins at 10 a.m. …

Shopping local is more important than ever

November 20, 2021
Support your local businesses at the Christmas Walk next Saturday This feature is part one in a series that recognizes how different this year’s holiday shopping might be for many. With shortag…

Lee County proposes potential year-round manatee zone on the bayou

November 20, 2021
Lee County Commissioners want to place year-round slow-speed zones for boaters in certain areas to help better protect manatees. The proposed slow speed zone ordinance would be applicable to, a…

Looking to see the holiday lights? Here’s just a few of your choices

November 20, 2021
Christmas cheer can be found in many ways, but one of the best is by taking in the sights of the season through light displays. While we may not have the snow to go with our holiday, Florida can b…

Love the bees but hate the sting? Here’s how to keep the relationship amicable

November 20, 2021
Who would ever dare to imagine putting oneself in a situation that would purposely trigger the flight or fight response typically associated with an unexpected encounter with bees be therapeutic? …

Garden Club installs new officers, leadership team

November 20, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – Boca Grande Garden Club members are anticipating a packed slate of in-person meetings, events and workshops for the 2021-2022 season. A new board and lea…

A bug’s life: A ride-along along with Lee County Mosquito Control

November 20, 2021
(Warning, a multitude of mosquito larvae were harmed during the writing of this story) Three warriors step forward, cross-armed, ready to take flight. Cue Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries.” The …