Although the topic of dog aggression is huge, we have shortened it as much as possible. Aggressive behavior of any kind should not be taken lightly, and even when dogs are young, don’t assume the…
FIVE YEARS AGO
In celebration of Florida Lighthouse Day, 108 lucky people climbed the Gasparilla Island Light (formerly known as the Rear Range Light). They were the first-ever civilians to acc…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
