Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
And then there were ten. Yes, the BGSTA turtle patrollers are down to the last ten incubating nests on the island. Eight loggerhead and two green turtle nests. The last observed hatch was weeks ago on September 8th, but there is still hope that at least a couple of the remaining nests, especially those that […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Before Hurricane Helene, some beachgoers have had questions about the color of the water, which, even on the Gulf of Mexico side of the island, was the light brownish color of a cypress swamp. “Water-wise, we are still experiencing a tremendous amount of rain inland that is causing storm water runoff and hence the tannins […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“The lessons here are that wind power is not environmentally friendly, it is not cost-effective, and even if it were, its intermittent, weather-dependent generation isn’t particularly practical. It’s certainly not worth risking the extinction of several species to produce.” Robert Roper, author of “Thar She Blows,” Oct. 5, 2023 Last week, Eco Watch featured an article, […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Sports & Outdoors.
To the Editor: I wish to thank Ms. Savas for her eye-opening article on wind turbines (Aug. 23, 2024 issue). The inefficiency, number one. The harm even one can cause when it is damaged and breaks apart. The miles of cable laid beneath the water to be able reach anyone. Anyone? Where is the funding […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Industrial-scale wind turbines can cause significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and people.The wind’s low-power density means massive materials and land/sea area requirements, along with heavy-duty access roads and powerlines. And because of the wind’s intermittency and high variability, they do next to nothing to reduce the need for other fuels.” National Wind Watch Many […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
A sewer project for the Cape Haze neighborhood has been delayed by the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners. The reason? The roads also need re-paving, and the system could not be planned, bonded and built before the streets literally came to the end of their roads. “I am ok on pushing this one off,” said […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
The 2024 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with two Lee County Board of Commissioners candidates, as well as two Charlotte County candidates. In Lee County, Commissioner Ray Sandelli is retiring from his District 3 seat. David Mulicka beat out Matthew Thornton for District 3 Republican nomination for the Board of County Commissioners […]
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Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, along with BGFD and Auxcomm staff, won second place at the Florida Press Association’s 2024 Weekly Newspaper Contest for a service project under the Community Service category. Staff of the Beacon traveled to Orlando on Thursday, July 26 for the Florida Press Awards where the Boca Beacon won […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Flooding and horticultural debris have been identified as the main impacts from Hurricane Debby, which was upgraded from a tropical storm classification on Sunday, Aug. 4. During the Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Ben Abes, Director of Lee County Department of Public Safety presented an update following the storm. “While […]
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The Olympic horse with a local connection, Baloutinue, won a silver medal in the Olympics on Friday, Aug. 2. The U.S. Olympic Jumping Team secured silver in the jumping team final, with riders Laura Kraut, Karl Cook and McLain Ward. They finished just behind Great Britain, with a time of 229.90. Kraut of the U.S. […]