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Art on Park set for Feb. 24-25 weekend

The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce will present the inaugural Art on Park street festival on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday…

Pompano is the hit this past week in Boca Grande

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN With the cool weather we had over the holiday’s, targeting snook had to take a back seat to some g…
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The Forbes sea star Asterias forbesi

In December, there have been several occasions where I came across Asterias forbesi, the Forbes sea star. Forbes sea sta…

Obituary: Carl William Kimmel, 1938-2023

Carl William Kimmel, 85, passed away on December 15, 2023, from natu…
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Island Auxiliary Communications system goes live

Wednesday, the Auxiliary Emergency Radio Communications System, or A…
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4-Digit Phone Book update time

The four digit … It’s the time of year to check on and update your listing in the 4-Digit Phone Book. Since 1991, the Boc…
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Lt. Michael Sawicki new sheriff in town; saying goodbye to Capt. Jeff Corkhill

Boca Grande has a new officer in charge of the island from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Michael Sawicki. Lt. Sawick…
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New New Zealand mallets a hit for Gasparilla Inn’s croquet program

Croquet is a game for the ages, and this current age is seeing a surge of interest. The Croquet Club at The Gasparilla Inn…
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Resolutions: Half made ‘em, some already broke them, but all resolve to return

As crowds thronged through Boca Grande on New Year’s Day, there was a festive tone, as the weather had broken and hit somew…
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Travel: Tanzania and Rwanda expedition, sights include black rhino

BY BILL AND KATIE CALDWELL Note: Boca Beacon readers Bill and Katie Caldwell visited Tanzania and Rwanda with guide Adam…