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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

June 22, 2023
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Matriarch of Boca Grande took her last ride over the Causeway on June 20, 2018. Isabelle Joiner took her first steps on the dock at Whidden’s, as wel…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How safe is our community?

June 22, 2023
 To the Editor: This vehicle burglary occurred IN BROAD DAYLIGHT on Lime Tree Park in Rotonda.  It serves as a crucial reminder about the utmost importance of consistently locking …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Commissioners recognize retiring county manager, approve contract for successor

June 22, 2023
To the Editor:  The Lee Board of County Commissioners today recognized retiring County Manager Roger Desjarlais for his 10 years of leadership and approved a contract for Deputy County Man…

WRONG KEY

June 15, 2023
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Boca Beacon (not-so) Accuweather forecast

June 15, 2023
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HORTOONS

June 15, 2023
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THIS WEEK IN THE BOCA BEACON

June 15, 2023
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO “Miss Sarah” won the Ladies Howl, the red tide was really bad, and the night-blooming cereus was spectacular.  TEN YEARS AGO The Florida Fish …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lemon Bay Conservancy receives grant for Hurricane Ian relief

June 15, 2023
To the Editor: Lemon Bay Conservancy is pleased to announce it has received a $6,800 grant from the Charlotte Community Foundation. These funds will support replacement of the maintenance shed …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Increase in accidental 911 calls leads to public plea from CCSO

June 15, 2023
To the Editor: Charlotte County Emergency Communications Centers are requesting assistance from the public in relation to their cellular devices and 911 accidental calls. Charlotte County has s…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Keep your generator gassed up, cash on hand … and not just because of hurricanes

June 15, 2023
To the Editor:  As we go about our daily lives, watching our country self-destruct and slouching toward oblivion, there have been concerning developments far away that receive little atten…