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FWC makes numerous announcements important to Southwest Florida
July 15, 2022
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) covered a lot of ground, including redfish and amberjack regulations, shore nesting bird safety and how to handle i…
The Island School gets an ‘A’ on its report card
July 15, 2022
State assessments place TIS among the top schools of its kind, while governor says the entire state is performing admirably this year
Last week the Florida Department of Education released thei…
When you look through old newspapers, you find all kinds of interesting things
July 15, 2022
While the Fourth of July is a somewhat distant memory in the minds of many (of course Monday is a distant memory for many people), we thought you might be interested in something we found while go…
TURTLE TRACKS: Turtle facts you might not know
July 15, 2022
Did you know that temperature has a big impact on sea turtle hatchlings? The time it takes for hatchlings to hatch is dependent partly on the temperature of the sand. Sea turtles are born without …
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Beacon writer Sheila Evans is always looking for the next adventure
July 15, 2022
Sheila Evans knew Boca Grande as the premier swimming beach in the area, and she made a point to bring visitors to see the sand, the lighthouse and the beautiful turquoise waters whenever she coul…