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The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, also known as the Range Light, will officially reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., following a two-month closure for a major rehabilitation project designed to preserve and protect this historic landmark for generations to come. The recently completed project focused on fortifying and stabilizing […]
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Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pioneer whose decades of research at Florida International University have shaped how scientists – and policymakers – understand and protect coastal ecosystems. A professor and director of the Coastlines and Oceans Division of the Institute of Environment […]
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Hot redfish on a cold day… BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Just like the rest of the country the chilly weather has arrived in southwest Florida this week. But don’t let these cooler temperatures discourage you from getting out on the water, the fish are still biting! These temperatures have put the redfish on the move […]
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The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of art, music, food and island conservation. The event raises funds to support the acquisition and restoration of land while continuing and expanding the Conservancy’s environmental education programs. “A handful of years ago it […]
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Above, the storm as it came across the Gulf on Sunday. It was captured by a Beacon reader. Diane Cates said, “I was walking on the beach, felt a little wind on my back, turned around and thought, is that real? At first I thought it was my sunglasses, then realized I needed to run […]
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The Boca Grande Men’s Club welcomed Heisman winner Bo Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, shown here with Dick Brown, was both an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals and a Los Angeles Raiders running back. His new drink is Bo 3.0 hydration. Photo […]
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Rural parish priest in Boca Grande For someone who has spent more than four decades in parish ministry, the Rev. Geoffrey Piper describes his life’s work with a simple phrase: “That’s my stock in trade,” he said, laughing. “Like some people collect butterflies, postage stamps, coins – I collect people.” It is a line that […]
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The island has had a number of reports of recent thefts from unlocked cars, including watches and wallets. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, just after 11 a.m., Lee County Deputy David Scozzafava responded to Gulf Boulevard in reference to a burglary and theft from a car parked at the Boca Bay Pass Club the day before. […]
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Residents of unincorporated Lee County are reminded that beginning Feb. 1, a one-day-a-week watering schedule will be in place through the end of May to conserve water and protect the aquifer. Lee County has had a water conservation ordinance for unincorporated communities since 2005. The Lee Board of County Commissioners revised the ordinance in 2024 […]
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Several people have asked me about our extremely low tides recently. I’ll try to help you understand what creates them. First, of course, is the moon. Both the full and new moons exert strong influence on our water and tides. It’s called conjunction because the sun and moon are pulling in the same direction. The […]