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North Port City Commission formally adopted an updated Unified Development Code on Tuesday. The city said that the code will “streamline and modernize its land development regulations.” The updated ULDC, which has been in the works since 2015, represents a comprehensive overhaul of the city’s existing development regulations. The new code is organized into six […]
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Crews from Lamberts Cable Splicing are about the island, laying Corning fiber optic cable and black ductwork. The company, headquartered in Rocky Mount, N.C., is a utility contractor specializing in telecom networks across the southeast. The poles for the island’s 5G networks, for Verizon, were erected earlier this year, but they have not been connected. […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Editor’s Note: Arlene Hall filed this report before surveying damage from Hurricane Debby. An update on damage is on the front page; she will have a full report next week as they continue to assess the effect of the storm on nests. Wow, it’s hard to believe it but turtle […]
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BY MATTHEW HACKL There are few times in life you find the opportunity to upgrade from uncle to “the cool uncle.” My venture arrived in the form of a Gasparilla Island shopping spree. James, 11, William, nine, and Marguerite, four, (affectionately known by all as “Sister”) completed their daily cycle of watching a movie, going […]
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Coast Guard aircrews rescued two adrift boaters, Sunday, after their 34-foot sailing vessel lost its sail 73 miles off Boca Grande. No injuries were reported. An Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane rescue crew launched and located the disabled vessel with both boaters aboard around 11 a.m. The aircrew vectored in an Air Station […]
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Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Hermitage Artist Retreat lease on Manasota Key. The amendment extends the lease term of the Hermitage and provides other safety and security protections for the Hermitage. “We are excited to further our partnership with Sarasota County, and we are grateful to the County Commissioners and […]
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August is quieter on Gasparilla Island, but boutiques and eateries are still open, albeit with some limited hours. Below are just some of the store reports we have from island retailers and restaurants. Call first. Telephone numbers are listed below to check with individual boutiques and retailers. A reminder to island retailers to please email […]
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At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on July 26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, recognized the newspaper for its work in photography, journalism and community service. In the Feature Photo category, Publisher Dusty Hopkins earned second place […]
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Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is the newly elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Prummell will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and direction of FSA and its 67 Sheriffs. Sheriff Prummell began his career in law enforcement in 1992 and has spent his entire 32-year career with […]
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Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022 After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J. “The new name will be Courtney Jean,” wrote Courtney Bigler, Capt. Mike’s daughter, in an email to the Beacon. “It does need some […]