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Soderberg gift will inspire other Suncoast Humane donors
For over 50 years, Suncoast Humane Society has helped tens of thousands of animals live happier, safer and healthier lives…
Charlotte County shuts down gambling operations
On December 20, 2023, members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Gaming Control Commission executed a…
A one-legged ibis visit, and his wedge near the waterworks
Last week, a subscriber came into the Beacon office to ask for help with a one-legged ibis. The ibis was stranded by his fl…
Cool temps wake up wildlife
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR
With a couple very cold evenings the water t…
EcoWatch: Let’s get it done for the environment
Recently a reader wrote to Eco-Watch and asked what she could do to…
Hermitage offers beachfront preview of new work
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will preview a new arts program on Friday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. on the Hermitage Beach on Manasota…
Ham it Up: Terry Seitz visits Peru
Terry Seitz travels the world for his furniture business and takes the Boca Beacon. But this time I’m vacationing on the t…
Social: Barrier Island Parks Society Lighthouse Lighting
Barrier Island Parks Society hosted the evening Dec. 9, 2023. The crowd was welcomed by Scott Feringa and Sharon McKenzie…
Dr. Thomas J. Ervin: Mentor, friend, confidant and healer
By Dr. Raymond A. James
What does it mean to be a good physician? What makes a physician great? These are difficul…
Forensic skills aid Mote Marine research projects
The new season of Mote Marine Laboratory’s “Coffee With A Scientist” got off to a great start with scientist Dana Wetzel on…