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Second loggerhead nest found in Denia

Valencia, Spain · Valencia

Second loggerhead nest found in Denia

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Volunteers on dawn patrol spotted fresh tracks on Denia’s beach on Saturday 28 June, leading scientists to confirm the region’s second loggerhead turtle, tortuga Boba (Caretta caretta) nest of 2025. The tell-tale marks in the sand triggered the #AlertaTortuga2025 protocol, swiftly summoning specialists from the University of Valencia, the Polytechnic University of Valencia… Source See the Story

9-Year-Old Survives Shark Attack - Videos From The Weather Channel

Sharks · Hungary

9-Year-Old Survives Shark Attack - Videos From The Weather Channel

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The family of a nine-year-old girl who survived a shark bite in Boca Grande, Florida, thanked doctors for the “miracle” surgery that saved her hand. Leah Lendel described what happened while she was snorkeling with her siblings on June 11 and you’ll see why one of her surgeons said the shark bite was both a curse and a blessing. - Videos from The Weather Channel See the Story

New petition website to 'Keep Boca Grande Open' debuts

Boca Grande · Boca Grande

New petition website to 'Keep Boca Grande Open' debuts

A new web petition effort supports keeping Boca Grande parking open to the public. At a recent county meeting, supporters of a change to parking regulations presented their own petition of over 1,000 names to county commissioners on June 17. The link to that petition effort is below. The new public petition reads, “Boca Grande’s beaches are not only a cherished part of our daily lives—they are vital to the social, economic, and environmental we…Read Article

Historic Preservation Board looks over fences, 11th Street carport

Above, a detail of the Lebourgeois residence from plans from architect T.A. Krebs. The simple carport is on 11th Street. BY TALIA ECKSTEIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at St. Andrew’s Chapter House to review the following four special certificates of appropriateness: Proposed rehabilitation of the Robinette East House at 1140 11th St. W., including replacing the flat roof with a low-angle ro…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Lee appraiser releases 2025 tax roll values

Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell has released the July 1 tax roll values. The release of the tax roll values starts the process that allows jurisdictions and other taxing authorities to hold public hearings and set proposed ad valorem tax rates that will apply to property in Lee County. Caldwell reminds everyone that the Property Appraiser’s Office will send out individual Notices of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notices) in mid-Augus…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Derelict vesssels get harsher state review

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Customary Use Doctrine helps clarify some issues of public beach access

Above, a fence at the south end of the island in November 2021 at Hill Tide became the subject of discussions about the customary use of beaches, as it blocked walkers. Boca Beacon archives BY MARCY SHORTUSE Tuesday, June 24, was a big day for Florida beaches, as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1622. It is a new piece of legislation that replaces a 2018 statute (House Bill 681) requiring that beachfront communities had to prove the…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Highlights of new parking draft set for August vote

The Beacon is still getting questions about a new draft ordinance that would remove public beach parking access from Boca Grande, except for the Gasparilla Island State Parks. The ordinance draft was moved forward on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The vote is expected to be held in August. Highlights: 5th Street: The 5th street parking area will close to beach access parking and become a non-residential two-hour parking lot for island locals, business…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Lee County Sheriff Office quiet on enforcement cost

Officers issued over 1,021 citations citations The upcoming Boca Grande parking draft ordinance that will come before the Lee County Commission in August contains numerous references to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. It includes an array of parking permits, with four tiers, as well as rules for parking around the areas of Gilchrist Avenue, and for public events. The local deputy would be the one to define the “designated approved events of l…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

New science teacher at Island School

The Island School has selected Mrs. Anne Smith to serve as the new Reading Intervention/MTSS Coordinator and 5th Grade Science teacher. She will officially start her new position on August 4, 2025. Mrs. Smith is originally from Grand Blanc, Michigan. After graduating from Western Michigan University in 2004 she moved to Florida, where she began working in Sarasota County. For the past 20 years, she has taught fourth, second and fifth grade. Mrs…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Boca Grande Fishing Pier: Kayak Launch and Parking Open

The canoe/kayak launch and parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, FL 33921 reopened officially today. Portable toilets are available on site for public use. The county said that patrons are advised to use caution as fenced off areas that include the pier and pier approach walkway remain closed until permanent repairs are completed. Nicole Killian, of SUP Englewood, a vendor at the Don Pedro Island …Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

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