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Opinion: Cape Haze Publix is math education for Island School students
From Betsy F. Joiner:
I had the most delightful experience a few Wednesday nights ago at Cape Haze Publix.
I we…
Rockin’ across the Causeway to little miss dynamite Brenda Lee
When traveling the Causeway, one might admit, if pressed, to playing a game of what song happens to be on the radio. If it…
EcoWatch: Memories of those who fought to preserve Boca Grande
When Hurricane Ian struck Boca Grande on Setember 28, 2022 with its 150 mph winds, it proved to be a catastrophic storm, ca…
New Boca Beacon calendar for 2024 is out
Since 1987, the Boca Beacon has offered a calendar for subscribers i…
Obituary: Laurence DeFrance, 1944-2023
Laurence DeFrance, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 6, 202…
Obituary: Sabrina Johnson-Lambert, 1959-2023
Sabrina Johnson-Lambert passed away on December 7, 2023, surrounded by family at home in Dunnellon, Florida, and formerly o…
Gasparilla Island State Park gets regrade, sand
Gasparilla Island State Park is finishing a regrade at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Bulldozers and sand trucks were on…
December storm was no match for white pelican visitors
By MICHELLE STARR
On a morning drive over the Boca Causeway, I get a true bird’s eye view of Little Gasparilla Pass, the…
New season of Boca Grande Farmers Markets begins on Wheeler
Vendor Patrick Kasprik brought a paperback Penguin Classic version of a Greek play by Euripides to the Farmers Market last…
Residents, marine units help in Little Gasparilla fire
Sheriff’s helicopter from Charlotte County assisted in the fire. Photo courtesy Boca Grande Fire Dept.
A beach cottage a…