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Strict water restrictions now in effect

All of Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County has restricted watering schedules this spring. As jurisdictions overlap, resi…
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Lee Clerk launches transparency website

Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes has launched a new interactive website aimed at increasing transparency in lo…

John ‘Jack’ Moore 1931-2026

John “Jack” Joseph Moore, 94, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. He was predeceased b…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Kenneth Pfahler

Meet local cardiologist  February is American Heart Month, a time…
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Island Book Blast authors

At the Saturday Island Book Blast, above, Brit Hume and Michael Alex…

Letters: Question on letters and advancing public discussion

To the Editor: There is a small-town newspaper in Maine with a circulation similar to the Boca Beacon. It welcomes lette…

Letters: Thank you from Fust for 75th Anniversary 

To the Editor: This year, the Johann Fust Library Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary. Library founders Roger and…

This date in the Boca Beacon: 45 years ago we turned one!

FIVE YEARS AGO The community was urged to voice their opinion regarding proposals to nominate a section of the historic…
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Double the joy!

Christopher and Megan Taylor are proud parents of Samuel Mark and Hanah Joan Taylor, both born Dec. 31, 2025. Double the jo…

Standards at the Range Light

This March, the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key will hold an event at the Range Light. The event is entitled Jo…