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Beach parking petition now has over 3,000 respondents

A petition survey by a local schoolteacher and longtime island resident to keep beach parking access open has grown to over…
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Preservation Board approves mid-century modern update, fencing projects

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wi…

Light Keeper’s Open, charity golf at the Coral Creek Club Nov. 3

Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking p…
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Sunseeker purchase announced by Blackstone; company adds to Charlotte investments

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) to…
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New petition website to ‘Keep Boca Grande Open’ debuts

A new web petition effort supports keeping Boca Grande parking open…

Shop local this holiday in Boca Grande

As the weather heats up, stop in to the cool shops and spend some time checking out the seasonal merchandise available…

We all scream for ice cream …

Kimberly Struhar at Kappy’s Island Shoppe Island Ice Cream serves up delicious ice cream with a smile. This smiling cre…
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Report: Useppa Island sale to resident group; September close

Above, an archival photo of the old Collier Inn, with its famous steps. Boca Beacon archives A group of homeowners of Us…
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First loggerheads, and an update on our nest adoption

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Since my last article, we have started seeing hatches of our first loggerhead nests! Our…
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Historic Preservation Board looks over fences, 11th Street carport

Above, a detail of the Lebourgeois residence from plans from architect T.A. Krebs. The simple carport is on 11th Street…