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Crossan Seybolt, who leads board of Barrier Island Parks

Who? What? Where? When? Why? These five questions help guide the decisions Crossan Seybolt makes every day. The decision ma…
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Farmer’s Market returns Jan. 3, on the Bayou

The Farmer’s Market will have a temporary location in town, on the Boca Grande Bayou near The Pink Elephant. The Bayou Aven…

History: Early schemes to sell lots in a town with nothing ‘garish or artificial’

By James Blaha, BGHC In 1925, a former real estate company promoted Boca Grande with the following advertisement: “Boca…
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A chronology of the year 2024 in the Boca Beacon

Editor’s Note: This is a chronology of many of the news events durin…

Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025

The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 18…
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EcoWatch: Tis the reason for the season

“Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the rivers of time flow past. Today’s Christmas should mean creating happy hours…
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SW Florida Fishing: The spirit of Christmas … on the water

BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR If you believe in the true spirit of Christmas then you know about all things red and green, silver…
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Christmas Church Services

Below are upcoming Christmas services on island. Lighthouse United Methodist Church December 24 • Family Service 5 p…
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Lemon Drop Regatta

Englewood Sailing Association held their 5th annual Lemon Drop Regatta at the Sailing Center at Indian Mound Park. Four…
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Coral Creek Ladies Day

These brave ladies showed up at the Coral Creek Golf Course in 42° weather for the first Ladies Day of the 2024-2025 season…