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‘Marsy’s Law,’ and how it affects the police beat news you read
July 26, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE I get the police activity sheets from Fort Myers every morning, and I have to say that within the last year more and more information has been redacted. The reason for that is bec…
Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 2 through 6, technology items included this year
July 26, 2019
To the Editor: The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s premier trade association celebrating more than 80 years of supporting Florida’s retailers, is encouraging consumers and retailers to p…
FWC admits they’ve slighted spiny-tails
July 19, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE A flurry of excitement has recently swept the globe regarding the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s lenience in allowing private citizens to kill iguanas on thei…
Information sought in case of blow-darted heron
July 19, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Local deputies responded to an unusual and horrible call on Saturday July 13 at 1st Street near the Boca Grande Community Center. At approximately noon the deputy was notified of…
Republican golf outing planned
July 19, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN All are invited to the 11th annual West Charlotte County Republican Club’s golf outing on Saturday, July 20. The outing will be held at Lemon Bay Golf Club, 9600 Eagle Preserve Drive i…
Your local newspaper, magazine bring home 11 awards
July 19, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Magazine staff traveled to the swanky Vinoy Rennaissance Hotel in St. Petersburg for the 2019 Florida Press Association/Magazine Association Awards, and…
Sea turtle hatching is in full swing as temperatures soar
July 19, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members are keeping very busy and vigilant this turtle nesting season. “We continue to excavate nests relocated due to the renourishment, and…
ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE AND EMS NEWS: Domestic violence arrest made on Saturday
July 19, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Lee County deputies responded to a call in the 1200 block of 12th Street, where a Kissimmee man was arrested for domestic battery. According to reports at approximately 9:23 p.m. on Sa…
Profile: Christopher Robin
July 19, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Capt. Christopher Robin is a former New Yorker who moved to Florida after finding a very special boat. Even though he had no nautical experience whatsoever, he knew the little abandone…
Obituary: Mickey Carlton
July 19, 2019
Mickey Carlton taught in a one-room schoolhouse on the island in years leading up to World War II. Mrs. Minnie M. “Mickey” Carlton, 101, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Bradenton. She was born…