Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department is raising money to replace its ladder truck and refresh the department fleet after damage caused by hurricane exposure. “We can’t even rely on it as a backup because it is mechanically unsound,” said Fire Chief C.W. Blosser of the truck. At 15 years old, “Hammerhead” Ladder 231 has reached […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Profiles.
Editor’s Note: This profile has been in the works for a number of years; we realized that in all the years of Dusty and the Beacon, we had not spotlighted him, and thought his 80th would be the perfect time. The profile includes a draft from our previous editor, Marcy Shortuse. There’s a story behind […]
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When Hurricane Ian destroyed their leased space, the Boys & Girls Club of Englewood was forced to move to a new location with no outdoor space and only two rooms. To help the club, guests gathered for the Boys & Girls Club of Englewood’s “Growing Together Campaign” event on March 9. The goal was clear: […]
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BY LEO ORSI JR The Princeton Fishing Team was started by three young Princeton High School pals who were best friends and who loved to fish. Over forty years or so, it has expanded to a group of folks consisting of guys and gals who are high school buddies, former business associates, former clients and […]
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James Christmas, the executive chef for Coral Creek Club, was recently named to the World Master Chef’s Society. There are less than 100 chefs in the U.S. with this distinction.
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Lee County received a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday, April 8 granting a 30-day extension to review their expected National Flood Insurance premium increase. Lee County property owners have been receiving a 25 percent discount on flood insurance. The discount could disappear in October, a result of rebuilding practices in Lee […]
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The Boca Grande Fire Department came the aid of First Baptist Church of Boca Grande with the installation of their new speaker system. Contributed photo
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Events, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Captains for Clean Water is holding a gathering at the Eagle Grille on Tuesday, April 16, to discuss its work in helping protect the state’s water resources. Special guests will be Captains Daniel Andrews and Chris Wittman, along with other members of the organization, including Chandler Chase, Captain Doug Stewart, Chandler Converse and Jim “Hooter” […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
Last remnant of historic Placida village The Placida Bunkhouse, a 1907 cottage used to house the railroad workers of the Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railroad, will get an architectural survey, courtesy of its owner and caretaker, Charlotte County. The building, which was once a landmark of the disappeared village of Placida and a gateway to […]
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Ergo CEO R.P. Eddy, at right, spoke to the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Monday, April 8. He recently co-authored ‘Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes.’ He is pictured here with his father, Randy Eddy. Photo by Dusty