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Boca Grande debris plan for Lee County; Charlotte plan link here; email for county officials

This was updated Monday, Sept. 30, and newer stories. Information on sand and debris is now available here. After surveying across Gasparilla Island, it appears that at absolute minimum, dozens of houses have been severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, and many more with substantial damage. In town, many businesses, including Hudson’s and Fugutes, were flooded. […]

EcoWatch: A change – good eco news

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead, American cultural anthropologist, author, and speaker Astute readers might recognize the above quote from other Eco Watch columns. However, this quote by Margaret Mead fits the essence of this column. […]

Get to the Lee County Courthouse to visit Commissioners

Last week, after a visit to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, a reader asked the Beacon what you had to do to speak at a Lee County meeting if you have concerns.  The answer is simple. You need to drive to Ft. Myers, attend the meeting and speak. If you are addressing an […]

Renourishment in Lee County funded

ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to address chronic erosion and damage caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022.  The main project consists of 1.1 miles of shoreline within Lovers Key State Park and 0.8 miles […]

Help prevent water pollution

BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Marine pollution is an increasing threat to the overall health of Florida. It makes a negative impact in many ways, and it comes from many sources. Many types of marine pollution are caused by human activity. Identifying threats and being proactive can help protect and preserve Florida’s ecosystems for […]

Briefly: Breeze new flights in October

New flights beginning in Ft. Myers. In Fort Myers, Breeze is offering several new flights. On October 2, travelers will have new connections to Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT), Islip-Long Island (ISP) and Stewart/Newburgh, New York (SWF). Just a day later, on October 3, Breeze will add flights to Lansing, Michigan (LAN) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania (AVP). […]