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Boca Grande resident speaks out for tennis courts at Lee County meeting

A Boca Grande resident braved the rain to advocate for more tennis courts during the Lee County Board of Commissioners meet…
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Community sees returns from its investment in Boca Grande’s young scholars

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has discovered a way to develop new talent on and for the island, help young people achieve pe…

2024 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens Saturday, Jan. 20

It is that time of year when all eyes turn to the island’s tennis courts. The 2024 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens S…
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Thornton Wilder offered at Royal Palm Players

Our Town will be presented by Royal Palm Players at 7 p.m. on Januar…
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When powerful words and wicked martinis saved America’s public lands

BY CANDICE SHY HOOPER On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Friends of Boca Gran…

Backcountry fishing, scattered snook on our higher tides

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The backcountry fishing has been off to a great start this new year! We have been targeting…
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New Allen organ at Lighthouse United Methodist

This week, Lighthouse United Methodist Church installed a new organ, an Allen GX340. The digital organ, which resemb…
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USPS responds to complaints about island postal service

In the last month, the Boca Beacon has received a number of complaints about missing packages and returned mail at the Boca…

Q&A with Dr. John Fletemeyer, beach ecology expert

One of the nation’s biggest advocates for beaches is Dr. John Fletemeyer, a former research professor at Florida Internatio…
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Placida Bunkhouse still needs attention, entrance to Boca Grande

By JOHN VALICKAS, Guest Columnist Part of the uniqueness and the cultural identity that Boca Grande enjoys comes from it…