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STAFF REPORT – Ladies and gentlemen, dams and sires, it looks like we are a “go” for completion of our dog park. According to Lee County Communications Specialist Tim Engstrom, Lee County Parks & Recreation is working to schedule a public input opportunity for the dog park that will be located on Wheeler Road, and […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Wheeler Road Dog Park is closed on Friday’s from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. for dogs to run freely or for individuals to congregate prior to 9 a.m. The park is leased to Local Roots (the Farmers Market) and they have exclusive rights to the park during these hours. […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE – What miracles can be performed with a collection of old but workable laptops, iPads and phones? At least 74 – the number of people tech entrepreneur Tom Hadfield and his wife, Christen, have been able to help with COVID vaccinations since the beginning of February. The good news is that they […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On a bright sunny day, Mary Johnston can catch a glimmer of light. She is very matter of fact about the fact she is blind, as it is a process that has been taking place since she was very young. She feels blessed, particularly when she thinks about others who have […]
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STAFF REPORT – The nominations are in for the 2020 Florida Press Association “Better Weekly Newspaper” contest, and the Boca Beacon is sitting on 16 nominations in various categories. The Beacon received two nominations out of three in the “Sports Page or Section” category, with entries from Capt. Sandy Melvin and the Beacon’s Art Director, […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE CALUSA WATERKEEPERS – Since 1993, March 22 has been known as World Water Day, and Calusa Waterkeeper is taking this opportunity to release a Report chronicling troubling trends in the quality of Southwest Florida’s waterways from 2018 to 2020. World Water Day is an annual UN observance day that highlights the importance […]
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BY ELAINE SKYPALA – Once upon a time in February 2020 the world was fairly normal. Ann Fletcher, President of Royal Palm Players, looked at the well planned, excellent assortment of plays and shows for the following season and was really pleased with the entertainment lineup for Boca Grande. Sadly, just a few months later, […]
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BY T MICHELE WALKER – Here’s a little tip for you. If you’re at a gathering or party and would like to be entertained, sit next to an actor. They have an endless array of performance theater tales to keep you entertained. Carol Elwood is no different as she shares her tales from the stage […]
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BY AARON ADAMS – What used to be an expansive seagrass flat, is now a mix of open sand and thick algae. The cancer of too many nutrients is spreading throughout Charlotte Harbor. This does not bode well for the long-term future of its legendary fisheries. I lived on Pine Island for 12 years, starting […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is kicking off its 50th year working to preserve island life, by announcing the 2021 Bike Path Safety Initiative. The initiative includes new rule cards to include a new rule on motorized vehicles, increased numbers of deputy conducted Bike Path safety details, an […]