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Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
Boca Beacon backpages “We have little time to nurture the ocean’s resilience, remove threats and pollutants,eliminate disruption, especially because global warming has an increasing impact on ocean health.”– IAP statement on the protection of our marine environment Almost all of the quotes appearing in EcoWatch have come from individuals. However, this week an organization, called […]
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Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Another part of the island’s heart is gone … In Celebration of Evelyn Wilbur Darna (October 10, 1939 to June 6, 2022), Beloved wife to Merritt “Babe” Darna, Mother to Merritt “Scooter” Darna and Susanne Darna Dudley, Grandmother to Brianna Darna, Brandon Darna, Colgan Dudley and Levi Dudley, Services will be held on Friday, June […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
“Everyone in Lee County could feel that property values have been increasing rapidly, but this confirms the fact that 2021 saw unprecedented increases,” Caldwell said. “Thankfully, homeowners are protected at essentially a maximum of only a three-percent increase through their homestead exemption.”
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages.
FIVE YEARS AGO World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded as Hey, Moma! with Capt. Wayne Joiner and his team took first place, with Capt. Charlie Coleman in second. Fishing was reduced to one day due to predicted rough weather in the Pass for day one. TEN YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Causeway south bridge saw its […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Lee County Solid Waste is encouraging residents to use the holiday weekend to prepare their properties for hurricane season. Pruning trees and shrubs now that could damage your home or pool cage during a storm can mitigate damage. Survey your property for any items that could become a projectile during a storm. […]
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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Police & Fire.
On Monday, May 16 at 11:17 a.m. the department responded to 777 7th St. E for a structure fire at The Gasparilla Inn & Club laundry. The folding machine caught on fire but was extinguished by the time the fire department arrived. Firefighters checked and secured the machine.