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Turtle Patrol: Reporting on how we report, plus ‘hidden’ disturbances
August 1, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
As I’ve mentioned in this column on many occasions, one important aspect of our duties as BGSTA turtle patrollers is to collect data for FWC. We not only collec…
Gasparilla Magazine, Beacon win state awards
August 1, 2024
At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on July 26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, recognize…
Amenities at Boca Grande Community Center to close for construction
August 1, 2024
The playground, basketball and volleyball courts at Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st Street, Boca Grande will close Monday, Aug. 5.
The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, Inc., a no…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Front line voice for island first responders, Julie Brooks
August 1, 2024
Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She is the administrative assistant to the chief, as well as to anyone in the …
Prummell elected president of Florida Sheriffs Association
August 1, 2024
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is the newly elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Prummell will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and directi…
Real Estate Chart: July 21-27, 2024
August 1, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/21/24 to 7/27/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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New RSW flights in fall
August 1, 2024
This fall, the Fort Myers airport, Southwest Florida International, will have a number of new flights.
The RSW flights include a new flight from American Airlines to New York- LaGuardia (LGA) …
Boca Grande Health Clinic adopts Epic charting system
August 1, 2024
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is adopting Epic, a top-tier electronic health record system, to make your healthcare experience even better. This new technology will help us manage patient informat…
Inn to reopen temporary bakery; will relocate to old location
August 1, 2024
BY EVAN DUNBAR, GARLAND POLLARD
The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave.
“That bakery will be very much along the lines of…
Shrimper to return as Courtney Jean after successful campaign
August 1, 2024
Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022
After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J.
“The …