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April 14, 2022
To the Editor: Donations made out to the Charlotte Community Foundation cannot be designated for the benefit of Gasparilla Mobile Estates. They can be designated for Charlotte County Tornado Vi…

April 14, 2022
To the Editor: In January, the City of Palm Beach banned gas-powered leafblowers on land less than one acre. And in October of last year, the City of Naples implemented a similar ordinance, whe…

April 14, 2022
To the Editor: The Island School PTO would like to thank the generous customers who visited the Lemonade & Lunch event last Sunday.  A special thank you to Hudson’s for graciously offe…

April 14, 2022
To the Editor: I’ve been an island resident for nearly 30 years. During that time, I’ve enjoyed a unique and very satisfying outdoor environment here on Boca, and in Charlotte Harbor. In recent…

April 8, 2022
ECOWATCH: Enjoy April events and learn, listen and do “As humans try to evolve out of greed, let’s put aside some wild places, protected                                         lands, protecte…

April 8, 2022
• EDITORIAL-4-8DL.indd To the Editor: Lemon Creek revisited. The Beacon published a letter of mine in the March 25 edition that I have since come to realize requires some correction and a s…

April 8, 2022
To the Editor: Two Questions: 1. Did you know? 2. Does Boca care about their neighbors? At 6:37 a.m. on January 16, 2022 an EF1 (110 mph) tornado ripped through Gasparilla Marina and Estates. Most…

April 8, 2022
Suncoast Humane Society will join over 700 other nonprofits for The Giving Challenge 2022, a 24-hour online giving event that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organiz…

March 31, 2022
To the Editor: Boca Grande celebrated the 2022 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair last Saturday. “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler” or “Let the Good Times Roll” was possible due to the 100 or so …

March 31, 2022
To the Editor: With rising gas prices, thieves around the country are targeting your gas tanks. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office provides tips on how to protect your tank, and wallet, from…