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First Baptist restored; holds first service since Hurricane Ian
On Sunday, First Baptist Church of Boca Grande held their first service in their sanctuary since Hurricane Ian. The churc…
TWO TARPON TOURNAMENT FINALS: ‘World’s Richest’ and Red Gill winners
The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded Thursday in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on bo…
Charlotte County Utilities reminds residents of water conservation
The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-round water conservation measures. Due to the extreme…
Take down the fence on 5th Street. Take a few steps.
If readers head to the end of 5th Street in Boca Grande, they will…
South Gulf Cove locks
Daily closures of the South Gulf Cove lock will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 12 and …
Pioneer Trail work continues
Beginning May 20, 2024 asphalt replacement and repairs have begun on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. Work will encompass the…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Teejay Alderdice, From Canada glaciers to Coral Creek
He’s a little tired of talking about himself, but Teejay Alderdice agreed to do it one more time for a Boca Beacon profil…
Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting on Tuesday, June 4
The Florida Department of Environment Protection is hosting a meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force at 11 a.m. on Tu…
House passes tax relief on Hurricane Ian deduction
On May 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-…