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Kids Classic next weekend, ‘Howl’-ing to be done this weekend

While the adults are getting ready to “Howl” at Sunday night’s Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament, young fisherfolk from …

What is this slimy sludge in our water? One island resident is on the hunt for clues

This week island resident Gary Martin was out in his boat going around the island, looking for gunk. It’s not an activity…
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What you need to know about strokes

By Bret Kueber, MD Strokes happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, which prevents…
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O’Bannon takes Tarpon Fly Fishing Invitational 

Sometimes we have to remember that ours are not the only fishing t…

Recycled oyster shells to create new reef in Charlotte Harbor

CCA Florida and partners join effort to create new oyster reef in …
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A Better Shot Foundation awards five scholarships to seniors

A Better Shot Foundation is pleased to award five graduating seniors $5,000 renewable scholarships this year. In addition…

OBITUARY: Mark Wyman

Mark Steven Wyman, 70, died on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan on Nov. 16, 1952 to Douglas and Barbara Wy…
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SPOTLIGHT: Gary Robinson

Gary Robinson loves making music. Making it for the people of Boca Grande raises it to a whole new level for him. Gary is…

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The “Blaze” team with Capt. Waylon Mills took first place in the World’s Riche…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande has a new beach cam

 To the Editor: Boca Beach Cam is Back! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) is excited to announce that the Bo…