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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…