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Taxes · Boca Grande$4.2 million example BY MARCY SHORTUSE A proposed parking plan for Gasparilla Island will affect the island’s future beach renourishment funding and could include a tax for renourishment, according to an internal Lee County memo. A July 2 email obtained this week by the Beacon was sent to commissioners and county staff from the Natural Resources Division of the county. The email states the need for additional renourishment funding if the Boca Gr…Read Article
Renourishment shortfall with parking rule

Boca Grande · Boca GrandeThe crew of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, which supervises rescue operations along the Gulf Coast, held a change of command ceremony on July 24, 2025. Capt. David McCown relieved Capt. Scott Phy as commanding officer of Air Station Clearwater during the ceremony, presided over by Rear Adm. Adam Chamie, commander of Coast Guard Southeast District. “It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve alongside the dedicated men and women of…Read Article
Capt. David McCown is new commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater

Fish · Boca GrandeElectromagnetic technology could reduce fishing depredation Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory’s research facility in Sarasota are testing devices that send electric pulses intended to repel sharks from caught fish. Demian Chapman, senior scientist and director for Mote’s Center for Shark Research is leading shark research at the Marine Experimental Research Facility (MERF). Currently at the facility, they have two adult sandbar sharks in a 6…Read Article