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GIWA shuts down some lift stations during storm

August 31, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Community, News

The Gasparilla Island Water Association (GIWA) is investigating why wastewater output flowing through the system during Idalia was so excessive that they had to shut down some lift systems to...

TURTLE TALK

SCENES FROM IDALIA …

August 31, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News

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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

August 31, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Columns

FIVE YEARS AGO Roads in town were being paved, and snook health was a hot topic after a severe red tide bloom in preceding years took its toll on the population. TEN YEARS AGO Gasparilla...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shorebird and sea turtle presentation to be held in September at Port Charlotte location

To the Editor: Charlotte County Environmental Specialist Suzanne Derheimer will host a presentation on Charlotte County beach nesting species from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BIPS to hold golf tournament to benefit the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse

To the Editor: Save the date! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will host the Light Keeper’s Open on Monday, Oct. 30 at the exclusive Coral Creek Club to benefit the historic Gasparilla...

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WRONG KEY

August 31, 2023
Tim Banfell
Columns, Entertainment

YOUR BOCA GRANDE (NOT-SO) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

PETS OF THE WEEK

August 31, 2023
Boca Beacon
Columns