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Rip currents are by far the biggest beach hazard

BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER You would think that the TV weather reporter, being the professional that they report to be, woul…
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Get in touch with your local government. It only takes one.

In the last year we have had multiple situations where individuals stepped out, said something, called a neighbor, called a…
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Reserve a spot in the upcoming 2025 Boca Beacon Visitor’s Guide

The Boca Beacon’s award-winning Visitor’s Guide is now in the planning stages. This is the time to reserve your spot fo…
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EcoWatch: Let’s look at the other side of wind turbines

“Industrial-scale wind turbines can cause significant harm to the en…
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What to do if you encounter baby turtles: Boca Grande Turtle Patrol

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  Even though Debby disrupted most…
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New procedure for Island School drop-offs

The Island School has changed the procedure for pick-up and drop-off while the Community Center undergoes construction. Dur…
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Jamaica bobsledder inspires backpack donations by Gasparilla Inn staff

BY COREY ANGLIN, THE GASPARILLA INN During our annual Management Training last summer, we had the pleasure of connecting…
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Chairman Drew Tucker celebrates Ginger Watkins’ time on Bridge Authority board

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Authori…
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History: A primer on the school buildings of Boca Grande 

BY KIM KYLE From 1893 to 1908 there was a school located on 4th Street in a frame building. The building may have also b…
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Health Clinic to see hearing examiner

The Boca Grande Health Clinic will go in front of a Lee County Hearing Examiner Wednesday, Aug. 28, for its proposed new bu…