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Lee County monitoring the weekend weather; links to report local flooding, ditches

August 2, 2024
Staff Report
News

Lee County Emergency Management is monitoring the tropics and is in communication with its state and federal partners at the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service...

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What’s open on Gasparilla Island in early August 2024

August 2, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

August is quieter on Gasparilla Island, but boutiques and eateries are still open, albeit with some limited hours. Below are just some of the store reports we have from island retailers and...

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James Griffith is open all summer long!

James Griffith Salon is open this summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday through September. JGS Boca is a full-service salon that offers hair color, cutting, styling,...

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Gasparilla Magazine, Beacon win state awards

August 1, 2024
Staff Report
Featured News, News

At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on July 26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando,...

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Inn to reopen temporary bakery; will relocate to old location

BY EVAN DUNBAR,GARLAND POLLARD The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave. “That bakery will be very much along the lines of...

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New Wheeler Road tennis & pickleball design released

Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A....

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Gasparilla Inn considers tenant for Railroad Plaza

The Gasparilla Inn is considering a number of retailers for their retail location at Railroad Plaza after the recent closing of The Royal Paw Grooming. “Obviously being retail space there are a...

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Parking documents indicate downtown parking areas

Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Boca Beacon has been releasing documents from a Public Records Request from Lee County. These are not new documents, but merely draft discussion points and...

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Fort Myers radio club at Lighthouse on Sat., Aug. 3

Are you ready for an exciting outdoor adventure that combines history, technology and community? Join us for the Parks on the Air event, an international radiosport award program that invites...

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Florida population at 23 million makes waterway challenge

BY VAN HUBBARD I understand that with our increased numbers fishing will not be as easy ever again. Millions of new participants, fewer fish and numerous regulations, plus habitat devastation...

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