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What’s open on Gasparilla Island in early August 2024

August is quieter on Gasparilla Island, but boutiques and eateries are still open, albeit with some limited hours. Below ar…
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PGA Junior Golf

The South Florida PGA Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt competition was held at Lemon Bay Golf Club last week. “It is the f…

James Griffith is open all summer long!

James Griffith Salon is open this summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday through September. JGS Boca is…
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EcoWatch: Are whales sending us an S.O.S.

“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely…
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SW Florida Fishing: Big reds … snapper that is

Mixed grouper and snappers can be found. Photos provided by Capt. Br…
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Turtle Patrol: Reporting on how we report, plus ‘hidden’ disturbances

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  As I’ve mentioned in this column on many occasions, one important aspect of our duties…
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Gasparilla Magazine, Beacon win state awards

At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards c…
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Amenities at Boca Grande Community Center to close for construction

The playground, basketball and volleyball courts at Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st Street, Boca Grande will close Mo…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Front line voice for island first responders, Julie Brooks

Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She i…
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Prummell elected president of Florida Sheriffs Association

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is the newly elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Prummell will wo…