State contractors are currently removing debris from navigable waterways in Charlotte County. They have collected more than 16,000 cubic yards of marine debris so far.
To report debris in canals…
On Friday, Nov. 22, an incident was reported of a loose dog on Palm Avenue and Fourth Street, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s incident report.
A dog named Leroy that lives on Damfiwill Stree…
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The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1. The annual art show, to be held on the…
In recent weeks there have been a number of demolition permits in process in Lee County. Recent applications listed by Lee County’s Building & Permitting Services in October and November.
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Across the island, sand deposited inland has gone back out on the beach. With the tides from each day, they are quickly moved up and down the island. Here, three views of the area by The Gasparilla…
A gift that keeps on giving. It’s that time of year when we give gifts to people we love and appreciate. What better gift than a subscription to the Boca Beacon? It comes in several flavors. The pri…
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.
Unfortunately, the tree across from Hudson’s did not survive Hurricanes Hel…
Alternative temporary sites are being considered for the Boca Grande Preschool after suffering major damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, said Preschool Director Kellene Carpenter.
“These la…
The Island Disaster Fund has already given $1.8 million away to aid the quick reopening and rebuilding of businesses and organizations on Gasparilla Island. As of this week, they have raised $3.35 m…
Experts are still watching red tide, but with winds, and cooler weather, the area may escape a bad season.
The Calusa WaterKeepers have been seeing fluxtuating results for red tide amounts, said…
