Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Editorial, News.
Over the past several months many of you joined me in voicing our displeasure with the future management plan for Lake Okeechobee, known as LOSOM. Last spring, the Army Corps of Engineers offered a plan that would have increased damaging discharges to the Caloosahatchee River, which would have had detrimental effects to our water quality […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, News.
They say that everyone is expendable, when it comes to a job. No matter how well you do it, how long you’ve been there, whether there’s no one else there who even remotely has a clue as to how to do your job … everyone’s position is fluid. Whoever “they” are never watched “Jungle” Joe […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns.
EcoWatch “I do not think of all the misery, but of the glory that remains. Go outside into the fields, nature and sun, go out and seek happiness in yourself and in God. Think of all the beauty that again and again discharges itself within and without, and be happy and thankful.” – Anne Frank, author and victim of […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Heads were exploding and hearts were breaking this week as word slowly trickled out that Joe “Jungle Joe” Wier, an employee of Lee County Parks and Recreation for more than 20 years, was no longer working at the Boca Grande Community Center. There are at least two interim directors taking Wier’s place until everything is […]
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.
BY T MICHELE WALKER AND MARCY SHORTUSE – After years of research by the United States Army Corps of Engineers a decision was announced this week that Lake Okeechobee runoff would be headed south and west in what is known as “model 260467.” It is the basis for the final Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual […]
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.
Support your local businesses at the Christmas Walk next Saturday This feature is part one in a series that recognizes how different this year’s holiday shopping might be for many. With shortages of all kinds in the stores and much longer than average wait times on gifts that ship from far away, keep these tips […]
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Lee County Commissioners want to place year-round slow-speed zones for boaters in certain areas to help better protect manatees. The proposed slow speed zone ordinance would be applicable to, among other Lee County waterways, the Boca Grande Bayou. Manatees disperse during summer months, but when waters elsewhere grow too cold for them to survive they […]
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.
Christmas cheer can be found in many ways, but one of the best is by taking in the sights of the season through light displays. While we may not have the snow to go with our holiday, Florida can be festive just the same … sometimes even more so. After all, where else can the […]
Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Who would ever dare to imagine putting oneself in a situation that would purposely trigger the flight or fight response typically associated with an unexpected encounter with bees be therapeutic? If you have ever experienced the unwelcome and unwanted presence of bees in or anywhere around your perimeter, you know the terrifying feeling first hand. […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in News.
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – Boca Grande Garden Club members are anticipating a packed slate of in-person meetings, events and workshops for the 2021-2022 season. A new board and leadership team is spearheading the busy calendar. Officers are: • Gail Miller, President • Tanny Clark, 1st Vice President • Kris North Mampe, […]