Opinion
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
August 10, 2023
FIVE YEARS AGO
Was it red tide or Vibrio vulnificus that was making young stomachs upset, or back-to-school jitters? Either way, we had both.
TEN YEARS AGO
South Beach was missing three o…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Lee Clerk’s Office to host free class on how to file property deeds
August 10, 2023
To the Editor:
Lee County home buyers and sellers who would like more information about the new requirements for filing property deeds are invited to attend a free class hosted by Clerk Kevin K…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fishery Disaster Assistance options opening up
August 10, 2023
To the Editor:
Fisheries are an essential part of coastal economies, providing jobs for fishermen, fish processors and related maritime support industries. Since fisheries depend on the p…
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
August 3, 2023
FIVE YEARS AGO
Crowder Gulf, a name we know and love from Hurricane Ian cleanup, was on our beaches cleaning up dead fish from red tide.
TEN YEARS AGO
The first cars went over the new cen…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Commissioners approve creation of 23 community development positions, funds for families
August 3, 2023
To the Editor:
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the immediate creation of 23 new positions within the Department of Community Development to address increasing bui…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Englewood yoga instructor enters final week of beach yoga challenge
August 3, 2023
To the Editor:
Facing off against what has proven to be a mean season of hot summer days under a blistering Florida sun, on August 6 Kris Hleuka of Loving Light Yoga is set to complete a streak…