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Lee County has posted the agenda for the next Board of County Commissioners meeting, on which there is an item to “Direct to Public Hearing Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance Amendments.” The item is number 43 on the administrative agenda for the 9:30 a.m. meeting on Tuesday, April 1. It specifies that if voted through, commissioners would […]
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Charlotte County announced that the southern entrance to Englewood Beach parking lot will reopen on Wednesday, April 2, providing pedestrian access onto the beach. Parking spaces will be limited. In addition, Charlotte County Transit will provide a park and ride service to the beach from Tringali Park located at 3460 N. Access Road in Englewood. […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“If you smile when you see a Butterfly, you have happiness in your soul.” Diana Cooper, poet and author The beautiful Monarch butterfly has been in the news recently, not because of its beauty it provides to our gardens and to our lives, but to report the sad news that the iconic Monarch butterfly is […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The snook have been biting in the backcountry this week! Lots of really nice sized snook have begun to show up around the mangrove islands and they have been hungry. From shrimp and pilchards to artificial if you can find a deep edge you are likely to find some snook! The […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Lee County and Gasparilla Island beaches were closed due to concerns over COVID-19. Boca Grande Fire Department launched their new app. TEN YEARS AGO A record number of manatees were recorded in the Florida state-wide count. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Scott Harrington was the winner and defender of the Professional Tennis Exhibition Series […]
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Congratulations to Phil Dreiss for discovering a hidden Castaway Flat Stanley at Barnichol Harware! The BIPS Green Gala Flat Stanley Scavenger Hunt can be played by finding a “Flat Stanley” at a local spot. Contact BIPS for contest details at (941) 964-0060 or email info@BIPS.org Photo submitted
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Cousins Tate (19 months) and Ella Bowen (22 months) had a great time at the Johann Fust Library’s Family Story Time with Toni Vanover. Photo by Christine Bowen
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Susan Carruthers was the first person to receive her 2025 4-Digit directory. Copies can be obtained at the Beacon’s office at 431 Park Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Copies are also available under the parking lot tent on Tuesday (3/25) and Wednesday (3/26) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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Door pried open On Saturday, Feb. 22, Lee County Deputy David Scozzafava was notified of a burglary at the Boca Bay maintenance building located at 901 Gulf Boulevard. According to an official police report, Deputy Scozzafava made contact with security supervisor for the Boca Bay Association. The supervisor was conducting a roving patrol of Boca […]
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The first thing you notice about Kelly Reark (Borza)’s artwork is her obvious passion for fish and fishing, revealed in stunning detail on a grand scale. She has been an active part of Boca Grande’s creative community since 2002, promoting awareness through her art about the importance of preserving our waters and marine wildlife. Her […]