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History: Early schemes to sell lots in a town with nothing ‘garish or artificial’

By James Blaha, BGHC In 1925, a former real estate company promoted Boca Grande with the following advertisement: “Boca…
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A chronology of the year 2024 in the Boca Beacon

Editor’s Note: This is a chronology of many of the news events during 2024 by the Boca Beacon. January: New sheriff…

Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025

The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 18. The all-island tournament, sponsored by the Boca Beacon…
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EcoWatch: Tis the reason for the season

“Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the rivers of time flow p…
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SW Florida Fishing: The spirit of Christmas … on the water

BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR If you believe in the true spirit of Christm…
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Christmas Church Services

Below are upcoming Christmas services on island. Lighthouse United Methodist Church December 24 • Family Service 5 p…
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Lemon Drop Regatta

Englewood Sailing Association held their 5th annual Lemon Drop Regatta at the Sailing Center at Indian Mound Park. Four…
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Coral Creek Ladies Day

These brave ladies showed up at the Coral Creek Golf Course in 42° weather for the first Ladies Day of the 2024-2025 season…
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Lee County finishes hurricane debris removal

Lee County’s Hurricane Milton debris-collection operation for Boca Grande have been completed. The county would like to tha…
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Tarpon mounted on new guide board

Captains Brecken Stinnett and Will Waterhouse are installing the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association bulletin board on P…