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Sudden Sunday storm makes for water distress calls, kayak death

Above, the storm as it came across the Gulf on Sunday. It was captured by a Beacon reader. Diane Cates said, “I was walking…
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I present to you Mr. Bo Jackson

The Boca Grande Men’s Club welcomed Heisman winner Bo Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, shown here with Dick Brown, was both an…
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38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival set for this weekend

The 38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p…
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Englewood Chamber reviews upcoming legislative issues

The 2026 Florida State Legislative Session 60-day session runs throu…
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Panther death report

The remains of an eight-month-old female Florida panther (UCFP498) w…
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Seagrass expert of renown to speak at Lemon Bay

The Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes Dr. James W. Fourqurean, distinguished university professor and associate director, Inst…
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New Charlotte fire chief

Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public…
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Fire meeting: Calls slightly down for 2025; new fire hydrants expected soon 

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to nearly 600 calls for assistance in 2025, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during th…
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Events Roundup: Jan. 23-29

Friday, Jan. 23 • Farmer’s Market, Bayou  • Boca Grande Art Center, Elegant Oyster Painting, 236 Banyan St. •…
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Hermitage wins transformative gift for Manasota Key campus

The Steans and Morrisons families have donated three adjacent properties on Manasota Key to the Hermitage Artist Retreat. T…