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The contrast between the large silver fish and the clear blue Gulf

I was able to enjoy up-close observations at this year’s tarpon fishing events. Smitty from Hudson’s was my teammate on our…

This date in the Boca Beacon: GIBA bill passed

FIVE YEARS AGO Hill Tide placed “No Trespassing” signs on the beach including yellow barricade tape and a security guard…

The end of an American news institution

Tonight marks the end of a great American institution. CBS Radio, after 99 years, will broadcast its final news program Fri…
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EcoWatch: Honoring Vets on Memorial Day in a changing world

In Flanders Fields In Flanders Field, the poppies blow Betwee…
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Island School Grads

Wednesday, May 20, The Island School will have a golf cart parade to…
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World’s Richest Day One

Day One of the Boca Grande Chamber’s World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament had 44 tarpon caught and released. Boca Blue’s first…
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Slow progress at Sea Grape 

Progress on the bathroom facilities continues at the Sea Grape State Park beach access just north of South Beach Bar &…
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Hurricane repairs continue at state parks

Final hurricane-related fixes for the south end of the island at Gasparilla Island State Park began this week. “Right no…
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Two more banyans take to stump; four lost in this round

Two more historic banyan trees on Banyan Street were cut down this week, a result of salt-water flood intrusion from hurric…
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World’s Richest Grande Tradition honors Knights

Above, Capt. Johns Knight addresses the crowd. The Grande Tradition celebration is one of the signature events surroundi…