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Snowman and tree on South McCall

The Mavis Tires and Brakes shop on McCall in Englewood got its holiday spirit early with a green Christmas tree and a white…
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Ladies Fa La La La Luncheon at Lighthouse United Methodist Church

Ladies (not just Methodists!) are invited to the Fa La La La Luncheon at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 325 West 3rd S…
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The GICIA celebrates completion of Bike Path landscaping project

BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Ass…
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2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic begins in January; Register now

The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday…
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Back to back G.I.F.T. winners

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE This year we have a back to back champio…
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Meet some faces of a few of the Gasparilla Island’s small businesses this Christmas season

Above, Sarah Holt, Lizzie Ahlers and Kerri Jacobs at Bella Vida. This Christmas shopping season is the first full season…
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Burrowing owl effort expands on Cape Haze

Just off Gasparilla Island, a small colony of Florida burrowing owls – a state-threatened species – is holding on as develo…

The many days of extended Thanksgiving week shopping

A nice long weekend is ahead. But it is a busy week ahead too, as there are a flurry of new(ish) holidays that follow Thank…
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Sarah Sharp Farish, 1942-2025

Sarah Sharp Farish passed away on November 24, 2025 at home in Boca Grande, Florida, surrounded by her family. Raised in…
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Blue Barrels are back in town

The blue barrels to gather non-perishable food for the Englewood Helping Hand program are now out in downtown Boca Grande…