Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Commissioners approve initiatives to address housing needs
June 8, 2023
To the Editor:
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve two measures to assist people affected by Hurricane Ian with housing needs.
The Board voted to approve an …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: If you’re out boating, use caution around Caloosahatchee River, blue-green algal toxins found
June 8, 2023
To the Editor:
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Caloosahatchee River – Fort Myers Shores. Resident…
EDITORIAL: A wondrous little school, a rare opportunity for our children
June 1, 2023
This week is one I have been dreading and looking forward to all at the same time. The youngest of my five children will be graduating from The Island School and moving on to bigger things. This w…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Buchan Airport celebrates top-flight scholars
June 1, 2023
To the Editor:
After a record attendance of nearly two thousand people during last year’s 15th annual Buchan Fly-In, the Scholarship Committee decided to move ahead and award three well-d…
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
June 1, 2023
FIVE YEARS AGO
There were many tears and laughs at The Island School graduation, as nine students tossed their caps in the air.
TEN YEARS AGO
Capt. Stevie Ahlers took first in the …
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
May 25, 2023
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FIVE YEARS AGO
The “Blaze” team with Capt. Waylon Mills took first place in the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, right after taking top honors at Ladies Day.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande has a new beach cam
May 25, 2023
To the Editor:
Boca Beach Cam is Back!
Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) is excited to announce that the Boca Grande Beach Cam is back. The new beach cam was launched live on May 22,…