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Live conversation about the ‘Annihilation of Florida’ to take place with author Jeff VanderMeer

June 24, 2022
Toll roads to ruin, habitat fragmentation and the slaughter of keystone species. Each of these ecological emergencies (and more!) are byproducts of a state that has barreled its way to short-te…

Local dog rescue overwhelmed with dogs … 

June 24, 2022
Can we overwhelm them with help? Just a few months ago, Boca Grande Fire Department had an unexpected guest, a sweet but unhealthy dog that clearly needed some veterinary attention. After a fai…

Who are these groups of cyclists around Cape Haze?

June 24, 2022
Submitted by Don Elford If you live in the Cape Haze area, you have certainly observed many cyclists while you are out and about. There are many groups of riders and solo riders living or visit…

Around the Town

June 24, 2022
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SPOTLIGHT: Ken Fortney – 97 and still working at The Inn golf shop

June 24, 2022
Responsibility is something Ken Fortney learned from a young age … and has never shirked from. He will be 97 next month and he is still working. Ken is that wise golfer you see in The Gasparilla…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Last tournament of the season wrap-up – many thanks all around for another great GIMM fundraiser!

June 24, 2022
To the Editor: Gasparilla island Maritime Museum hosted The Howl at The Moon tournament on last Saturday  night. The evening storms veered to the east and the tarpon bite was on  imme…

EDITORIAL: A first time fishing this writer will never forget

June 24, 2022
The intrepid staff of the Boca Beacon took off last Sunday afternoon for a few hours of team-building and camaraderie. We were not informed which boat would be taking us out, so we were highly imp…

Groupers of all colors!

June 24, 2022
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ECOWATCH

June 24, 2022
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