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Where are the $igns to our $leepy little town?
July 12, 2024
While there is no official plan for parking for Boca Grande from Lee County, county officials are already circulating a draft list of ideas for this island and parking. The Beacon is sorting throu…
EcoWatch: Are we in the era of global boiling?
July 11, 2024
The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more…
Gasparilla Mallet Club Celebrated National Croquet Day
July 11, 2024
Gasparilla Mallet Club Celebrated National Croquet Day. Although most of the members of the Gasparilla Mallet Club already headed for summer pastures, they still had a few players assemble to cele…
Gator Camp BBQ
July 11, 2024
Caroline Clabaugh won ribs from Gator Wilderness Camp School of Punta Gorda at the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce June Fun After Hours. They were picked up for a Pre-Fourth of July lunch fo…
SW Florida Fishing: On Team Red…
July 11, 2024
The red snapper bite was good that day.
Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reached at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com
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Turtle report: Disoriented hatchlings don’t need blazing lights on beach
July 11, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
Last week, I mentioned that our earliest loggerhead nests had started to hatch. Generally, loggerhead nests will incubate for 45 to 70 days. If the nests are up …
Real Estate Chart: June 23 to July 6, 2024
July 11, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 6/23/24 to 7/6/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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Merchants hold impromtu meetup on parking
July 11, 2024
A dozen local retailers and officials came to a meeting to discuss possible parking restrictions in Boca Grande on Monday, July 8 at the Boca Grande Community Center.
There was some confusion …
The Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors Empty the Shelters pet adoptions
July 11, 2024
The Bissell Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness based in Grand Rapids, will host its Empty the Shelters waived adoption fee event from July …
Charlotte meeting to discuss Boca Grande crosswalk
July 11, 2024
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a workshop at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte. Discussions…