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Nitrogen no fix for Charlotte’s reclaimed water BY ROBERT J. ROBBINS PhD. and PERCY ANGELO In large measure Charlotte County’s nitrogen problem results from its disposal of untreated reclaimed water on properties throughout the county. The county’s sewage treatment plants only provide secondary treatment. They do not remove nutrients. This means that the county’s reclaimed water […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 30, pickleball and tennis players gathered at the Wheeler Road tennis course to discuss the future of the space. The lively meeting, which was organized by Cam Watts after Lee County passed a plan to remove one of the two public tennis courts and replace it with four pickleball […]
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From the Italian Alps to San Quentin, the 2024 Boca Grande Film Festival lineup is full of inspirational stories, award winners and movie stars. Led by Artistic Director Jonathan Jackson and Lead Programmer Kerstin Larson, this year’s Boca Grande Film Festival will begin on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 20 and run through Friday, Feb. […]
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John Moylan Murphy, Jr., age 82, of Boca Grande, Florida, died on January 26, 2024, after a long journey with cancer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1941, to Rosemary Ryan Murphy and Dr. John Moylan Murphy, Sr. He was a graduate of Regis University in Denver, Colorado and, after serving in […]
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Bob Heilman of Buffalo, New York and Boca Grande, Florida passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on January 27, 2024, at age 75. Bob was happily married for 53 years to his high school sweetheart Pamela Davis Heilman. The couple’s first date was their high school prom. They have been homeowners in Phase II of […]
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The Coral Creek Golf Club’s National Golf Championship Tournament was held Jan. 19 and 20. Teams consisted of members of Coral Creek and professionals from the members’ home clubs up north. Below, some photos by the Boca Beacon’s Caroline Clabaugh for the event.
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Events, Society.
The Island School held their 8th Annual Chowder Dinner at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club this year. The chilly evening made it a perfect one for chowder. Dozens of local restaurants showed off their recipes, and families gathered with kids to make it a fun-filled evening. Below, some photos by the Boca Beacon’s Matt Gutman […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Speckled sea trout have been the deal in the back country this week. The unsettled weather patterns from last week has made the fishing a little tough this week but the trout have been biting.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
This year, there are many issues that have been raised concerning the environment that will affect you and the world around you. Read them carefully before rules and regulations take effect that will be in place for a long time.
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The biennial Boca Grande Art Center fundraiser will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Crowninshield House at 240 Banyan Street. This event will feature exhibited artwork for sale and a silent auction of about 15 artist-designed 3D fish. Each artist used their preferred medium, whether it be mosaic, […]