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Parking documents indicate downtown parking areas
July 29, 2024
Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Boca Beacon has been releasing documents from a Public Records Request from Lee County. These are not new documents, but merely draft discussion points and docu…
Range Light crosswalk finally got to the other side of road
July 26, 2024
A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors to the historic tower during the tourist season.
“It gets really busy,” said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of Barrier Is…
Real Estate Chart: July 14-20, 2024
July 26, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/14/24 to 7/20/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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Turtle report: Not at loggerheads about whether it’s a loggerhead
July 26, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Almost daily on my turtle patrols, I’m approached by someone on the beach with questions about sea turtles and what we do for them. Two of the most common quest…
EcoWatch: Sharks are Necessary to the Survival of Oceans
July 26, 2024
“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments. Understanding these interactions and conserving these species, especiall…
Rotary Club of Rotonda closes its doors
July 26, 2024
The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Rotonda was held, Thursday, July 11 at The Hills Golf And Country Club. President Charles Smith presided over distribution of remaining funds to 21 local c…
What’s open, what’s closed
July 26, 2024
A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo.
Retail Establishments & Marinas:
Aqua Boutique is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m….
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Love for island, calling at the Health Clinic, Angela Begley
July 26, 2024
Working in the healthcare field can be one of the most rewarding careers going. That is something Angela Begley has discovered, and it gets even better when you can do it at the Boca Grande Health…
Briefty: Charlotte app launched for county services
July 26, 2024
Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county officials and services, report a variety of issues and locate information on th…
Iguana removal details listed for Lee and Charlotte sections of Gasparilla Island
July 26, 2024
Readers have asked about the different procedures for the removal of invasive iguanas on Gasparilla Island. On the north end of Gasparilla Island, there is a different procedure for the removal of…