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Plan to restrict beach parking moves ahead

During the Tuesday, June 17 Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, Chairman Kevin Ruane replaced the previously proposed parking ordinance with a new draft expected to be voted on at an August 5 meeting. “Just for clarity purposes, having worked on this for most of the time since I’ve been here, I just want for […]

Calm, clear waters with excellent results, memories

Get the family out this summer Summer is here and it’s hot. We still have great fishing options. Here are some ideas you can consider. First, get out early to beat the heat. Dress with long sleeves, otherwise the sun will fry you. Skin cancer is to be avoided. They help with bugs too, especially […]

This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO One hundred locals participated in Paddle for Peace water excursion to the Boca Grande sandbar. The event was designed to steer people away from their phones and political frustration to experience a day on the water. TEN YEARS AGO GICIA completed ecological restoration of three single family lots owned by the GICIA […]

Last-minute additions on a matter of consequence

Surprise is the supremely effective tactic of war, in history and legend: Troy and the Trojan War, Trenton at Christmas, Tet and Normandy. Throughout history, the element of surprise makes the difference in momentum. Surprise is so important a tactic that often the argument after a war, or a battle mistake, is how much people […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ellen Thompson 

A foundation for Michigan college education Being labeled a visionary is pretty high praise. That’s the word the Detroit News has chosen to describe Ellen Thompson, long-time winter resident of Boca Grande, as well as summer resident of the Mitten State. Her recognition as a visionary came with the naming of Ellen as one of […]

EcoWatch: Manatee deaths up, state protections down

The Manatee’s Call The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection.In the sea’s expanse, their homes they’ve kept, A sanctuary from human detection.The manatee’s call from the ocean’s depths, Their gentle nature has often weptAt the sight of mankind’s cruel direction. Their voiceless song in our hearts it echoes, […]