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THIS WEEK IN THE BOCA BEACON
November 3, 2022
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FIVE YEARS AGO
Final Hurricane Irma debris pickups were complete as anglers were busy tying flies and getting ready for the GIFT tournament.
TEN YEARS AGO
A manatee…
Company is coming on Saturday: Welcome to our disaster area!
October 28, 2022
We’ve got power and internet outages, a cell phone tower lodged in our bakery, piles of debris clogging our side streets and more piles along the main road, beach accesses that are closed and a plet…
South Beach is coming back! And if all goes well it could be soon, too
October 28, 2022
Bart DeStefano and Marco Meola, owners of South Beach Bar & Grille, have announced they will be coming back bigger and better than ever, maybe even in the next couple of months.
Of course, th…
Tips to voting in next week’s election
October 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian has not been able to stop our democratic processes, but it has blown them around somewhat. Since a number of polling places have been damaged or destroyed, registered voters in Lee and…
Feeling frustrated and confused about your insurance? Knowing the basics before hiring contractors is vital
October 28, 2022
There are so many questions that deserve solid answers when it comes to insurance claims regarding Hurricane Ian. If you have never had to file a claim before it can be a daunting process, and while…
Financial assistance for a fresh start given by Disaster Relief Fund
October 28, 2022
The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund handed out its first 23 checks to help businesses and organizations in Boca Grande recover from Hurricane Ian. The amount of the grants is not public information…
Cayo Costa: An update from ground zero
October 28, 2022
SUBMITTED BY CAYO COSTA PARK RANGERS
As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was catastrophic. Along with so many in ou…
Hidden dangers in the water could affect swimmers and boaters – let logic prevail
October 28, 2022
As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was catastrophic. Along with so many in our local community, several of the park s…