While there is no date for the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office, the USPS has updated the island on repair status for the Beacon.
“The repairs at the Boca Grande Post Office are ongoing,”…
Southwest Florida seafood tasting memories
BY JIM COCHRUN
In the early days of Southwest Florida, all small coastal towns had key spots where townspeople gathered and chatted about the news of…
Boca Grande part-time resident Oliver Carr celebrated his 100th birthday last week in Washington, D.C. He is pictured here with his wife, Kathy, June 8 at The Willard Hotel in Washington.
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Three Charlotte County companies have officially been nominated for the inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” competition, a statewide celebration recognizing innovation and manufacturing excell…
The UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County Florida Sea Grant office is offering the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism Educational Webinar Series, which is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. on the second o…
Our water watchman
A new Calusa Waterkeeper recently joined the mission of protecting Southwest Florida’s water resources from pollution, misuse and overdevelopment. Joe Cavanaugh now holds this…
The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of all ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The jo…
A little after noon on Wednesday, June 11, a child was injured by an apparent shark bite on the 2200 block of Shore Lane, according to Lee EMS alerts.
The 911 alert, which went out at 12:11 p…
Savanah Pope has been competing in The Under Armour Junior Tour for four years. She competed in five, nine-hole tournaments this spring, winning the league championship for the spring season. Th…
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, June 7.
This year, Amelia Besant will be singing the National A…
