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Van Hubbard: It’s springtime, back country lighting up bright as the sun

March 12, 2026
We endured a cold winter this year, but it’s warming up very fast. The white pelicans have headed north; water temps are already into the 70s inside. The Gulf is right at 70 degrees. The southeast w…

A Better Shot at Lemon Bay

March 12, 2026
Lemon Bay Golf Club’s “A Better Shot At life” program will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Carolann Raub, chair of the celebration, is standing by the Living Wall, a tribute to donors…

Florida DEP plans public meetings on area state parks

March 12, 2026
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting Tuesday, April 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. to gather input on the updated management plan for Gasparilla Island State Park. No f…

Nature calls, but Sea Grape bathroom isn’t answering yet

March 12, 2026
Construction is still underway on the restroom facilities at the Sea Grape parking area of Gasparilla Island State Park and on track to be completed in 2026. Sea Grape is a public beach area loca…

Island Club Tennis Mixer

March 12, 2026
The Boca Grande Club and Boca Bay Pass club held a Tennis Mixer. Over 60 participants played at both clubs on Saturday afternoon. Some of the group shown here at Boca Grande Club after the games.  …

Letters: Fishing Guides clarify docks concerns and boat access

March 12, 2026
To the Editor: There was a miscommunication between Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association President Chris Taylor and the Boca Beacon in last week’s article that needs to be addressed. For cla…

EcoWatch: Pollinators in danger throughout the world

March 12, 2026
If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man. A quote oft…

Lee commission approves dune construction, Sanibel funds

March 5, 2026
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, March 3 to approve two measures in support of projects restoring popular coastal destinations damaged by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The…

Grouper rules

March 5, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a series of in-person public workshops and one virtual webinar to gather input from stakeholders that will help shape the gag grouper…

Animal Neighbors at Englewood Chamber

March 5, 2026
SUP Englewood continues its Coffee & Conservation speaker series on Tuesday, March 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce with a presentation titled “Animal Neighbors.”…