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RESTORING CELL COVERAGE … HERE’S THE LATEST

August 24, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

While the Atlantic is kicking up, action at the Bakery Building has slowed down this week. A new demolition crew will begin work on Monday, headed up by Kevin Kelley, and the Lee County Attorney’s...

Environmental and manmade problems plaguing local seagrass leave manatees and other aquatic wildlife in dire straits

After a massive hurricane and a year of drought, the status of seagrass in Charlotte Harbor could perhaps be characterized by experts as “not better, in fact marginally worse.” “We have lost...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Firefighter Daniel Martinez

August 24, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Daniel Martinez has found himself a home at the Boca Grande Fire Department. He’s only been here since June, but he envisions himself retiring from this department one day. Since he is 24, that...

Kids fishing tourney slated for September

The next Lee County Parks & Recreation Boca Grande Youth Fishing Tournament is scheduled for September 16, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier, on the road just south of Kappy’s...

ECOWATCH: Children are now becoming climate protectors

August 24, 2023
Delores Savas
Columns, Opinion

“Only when the last tree has died, the last river has been poisoned, and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.” ...

YOUR WEIRD WEATHER FORECOAST FOR 33921

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival welcomes new partners and returning favorites

To the Editor: Sarasota Opera’s annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. and will take place at Sarasota Opera House. Local restaurants will gather to serve...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $30,000 to Conservation Foundation

August 24, 2023
Boca Beacon Reader
Editorial

To the Editor: The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast recently received two $15,000 grants from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. These grants were made possible through the...

TIMELINE FOR AUGUST 25: THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

FIVE YEARS AGO The Beacon swept the Florida Press Association awards presentation, and Hopkins & Daughter celebrated 30 years of ownership of the Boca Beacon. TEN YEARS AGO Fire...