Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thoughts on maintaining septic systems and more

September 15, 2022

To the Editor: My wife and I are fulltime residents of Little Gasparilla Island (LGI). It is my understanding that the PSC denied the proposed LGI sewer plan for the third and final time. Howev…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to Dr. Ervin for all he has done

September 8, 2022

To the Editor: We have learned that today, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, will be Dr. Tom Ervin’s final day working full shifts at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. I feel it is important for me to commen…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘It’s your duty; pick up the doodie’ says Lee County to residents

September 8, 2022

To the Editor: Lee County Natural Resources is boosting public outreach efforts to help residents make the connection between pet waste and water quality. More than 75,000 households will recei…

Timeline …

September 8, 2022

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission decided to pursue a new “sportfish” designation that would include tarpon as a catch-and-releas…