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As a young high school fisherman, I enjoyed fish legends. Big shark stories just enhanced the adventure and thrills. Everyo…

FIVE YEARS AGO New hand sanitizing stations were being distributed to local businesses that took the “Boca Grande Pledge…

This Friday, The Beacon office will be closed for the Florida Press Association annual meeting. The paper won 18 awards, in…

There will be a celebration of life for Capt. Morris Campbell, who d…

Decker Todd 63 of Brandon FL died 03/10/2025 at home. Born September…

James A. Runde, a distinguished American investment banker, author, and corporate director, passed away peacefully at the a…

New at The Island School this year Anne Smith may be new to The Island School, but she’s no stranger to the classroom –…

Let’s make a few things clear about training your dog. All unwanted behavior is caused by the owner. Either it was never co…

In a world where so much that is wild and free has been lost to us, we must leave these beautiful animals free to swim as t…

Today, Lee County formally put the new parking ordinance for Boca Grande on the agenda for their August 5, 2025 meeting. It…