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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners accept $5 million in emergency recovery grant funds to replace beach sand
January 20, 2023
To the Editor:
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, Jan. 17 to accept grant funds of $5 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Hurricane Ian and Nicol…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Storm debris still be collected in some communities … but not in Boca Grande
January 19, 2023
To the Editor:
Lee County thanks residents who were given set-out deadlines in some unincorporated areas and have placed their remaining Hurricane Ian debris at the curb. The county reminds those…
It took a lot of talking, but Boca Grande North is getting cleaned up
January 13, 2023
Another chapter in the Hurricane Ian saga is about to be closed – The Tale of the Tremendous Trash Pile.
This week trucks contracted by the state of Florida came to start taking away the large pi…
Do you have fisherkids? It’s tourney time!
January 12, 2023
Another season is upon us and with it comes a new kids’ fishing tournament, courtesy of Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon. This one will be held on Saturday, Jan 21 at the pier o…
TIS announces list of chefs for chowder dinner … at least, so far
January 12, 2023
We’re getting closer to the date of The Island School’s Chowder Dinner, one of Boca Grande’s most sumptuous events. Take-out or dine-in eating options are available.
The event will be held on Fri…