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Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Boca Grande Preschool

The Boca Grande Preschool will hold their annual “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at The…

Island Auxiliary Communications enter new working phase

BY G.B. (BO) HAMRICK PROJECT COORDINATOR, AUXCOMM The Boca Grande Fire Department’s Auxiliary Emergency Communications p…

Briefly: Dockside oyster garden assistance

For residents who have docks or waterfront, Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improvin…
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February History Bytes topics include Mary Ellen Parkinson, Grandma Effie

Each Wednesday this February will be an opportunity to relive some o…

Common sea sponge cleans up

The old Boca Grande railroad runs along the north end of Gasparilla…
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Students, Young Life at Beach Club

A Young Life event at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club last weekend not only raised money for the ministry’s local chapter, bu…

Letters: Nitrogen in Charlotte Harbor, Women’s Club

Nitrogen no fix for Charlotte’s reclaimed water BY ROBERT J. ROBBINS PhD. and PERCY ANGELO In large measure Charlotte…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From 4-H to playground builder, volunteer

When it comes to getting thing organized and getting them done, few people can outshine Gloria Mitchell. She is small in st…

Last chance to change 4-digit listing

It is the last week to submit or change a listing in the four-digit phone directory. Since 1991, the Boca Beacon has publis…
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Locals volley for tennis court, debate pickleball placement

On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 30, pickleball and tennis players gathered at the Wheeler Road tennis course to discuss t…