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New Mote Science Education Aquarium open 

The brand-new Mote Science Education Aquarium opened to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at University Town Center in Saraso…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Hurricane Milton

Part II of a stormy fall, 2024 This time last year, the island was just beginning to get back to normal business followi…
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Removal of temporary Bayou bridge begins Oct. 16

Above, a 2020 photo of the temporary Bayou bridge used for GIWA operations. The old bridge is portable and is now in place…

Matthew Gilmour Thompson 1942-2025

Matthew Gilmour Thompson, 83, died on September 24, 2025. Born in Ri…

Affordable housing meeting October 15

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting at…
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OPINION: CAPT. VAN HUBBARD

Serious costs ahead for advanced wastewater treatment We have a serious problem with wastewater treatment. We’re dumping…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Galleria closure, Anchor Inn and sunken treasure

FIVE YEARS AGO Written and produced by Erica Ress Martin and directed by Priscilla Masselink, “Boca Boys” debuted on You…
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Many more will be looking at the water

This week, the new Mote SEA Aquarium opened in Sarasota, just outside the University Town Center mall. The oft-told local a…
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EcoWatch: Saying goodbye too soon. Jane Goodall 10/1/25

BY DELORES SAVAS You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do m…
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SW Florida Fishing: G.I.F.T.’s 30th coming up!

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE It’s starting to feel like fall here in Boca Grande and the fish in the backcountry are fired u…