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Capt. John Spinks 1947-2026

Capt. John Spinks, best known as Capt. ‘Tater’ Spinks, died March 8, 2026. Born Jan. 1, 1947, he was a long-time Boca Grand…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lisa Naum

From ice rinks to island stage Long before she found herself backstage at Boca Grande’s Royal Palm Players, Lisa Naum fi…
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Letters: History Bytes finishes 25th season  with more living records of history

To the Editor: A special thank you to everyone who attended our 25th season of  “History Bytes.” Sally Van ltalie a…

Letters: Strawberry Festival co-chairs express their appreciation

To the Editor: When we agreed to co-chair the Strawberry Festival…
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Letters: Fishing Guides clarify docks concerns and boat access

To the Editor: There was a miscommunication between Boca Grande F…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Chamber joins the internet

FIVE YEARS AGO Big Sister, Candy of Paradise Exclusive, and Little Sister, Aaliyah, were named the top “Big and Little S…
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EcoWatch: Pollinators in danger throughout the world

If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no mor…
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Ringling’s Englewood Art Center now part of Hermitage Artist Retreat

Officials from the Ringling College of Art and Design and The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced today that Sarasota’s Rin…
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Englewood Helping Hand expands warehouse space

Englewood Helping Hand, Inc., a local food pantry in Englewood, is expanding their building with an addition of 1,600 squar…
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Lee commission approves dune construction, Sanibel funds

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, March 3 to approve two measures in support of projects restoring popul…