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Candy Hooper to talk on Absalom Markland … who?

When Absalom Markland died in 1888, his obituary was carried in newspapers nation wide. Today he is virtually unknown. Wh…

Library Foundation presents two professors and authors in conversation

The Johann Fust Library Foundation is excited to present a unique program featuring two professors from the University of…

OBITUARY: Mary Guyer

Mary Dosdall Guyer, 88, of Boca Grande, formerly Saint Paul, Minn., went to heaven peacefully surrounded by her loving fa…

OBITUARY: Bob Frederick

Bob Frederick, a much-loved father, grandfather and great grandfat…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lewis Carlisle

From burls to bowls … It started out as a curiosity. Lewis Ca…
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This Date in the Boca Beacon

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO There was a mass exodus of man-o-wars parading through our waters. The Fishery…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Superheroes were everywhere at the Bike Path Parade and Spring Fair!

To the Editor: Boca Grande celebrated the 2023 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Bike Path Parade and Spring Fair last Saturday…

The Weekly Red Tide Update

In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to medium concentrations in and offshore of…

Local banks remain strong during uncertain times

We’ve all heard about the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature and most of us have wondered what would happen ne…

BIKE PARADE, SPRING FAIR ARE UPON US!

Get ready for the annual Spring Fair sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club on Saturday, March 25. It will be a day fi…