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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 Fletem…
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Placida Bunkhouse still needs attention, entrance to Boca Grande

By JOHN VALICKAS, Guest Columnist Part of the uniqueness and the…

Boca Grande History: Battle of iguanas in 2009, Silver King boat theft in 1984

FIVE YEARS AGO The Burdettes welcomed another bundle into the family. Jenna Marie Burdette joined sisters Christina and…
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Editorial: What is historic in Boca Grande?

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had only one item on the agenda Jan. 10, namely the designation of 446 4th Stre…

Wheeler Road pickleball and Friends on Lee County agenda

At the upcoming Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 there are two items relating to Gaspar…

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Marks 15 Years Building Houses

COCONUT CREEK – For 15 years, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians has provided hope and homes in Haiti through Fo…
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Chowder restaurants named for Jan. 19 Island School event at Beach Club

Dinner will soon be served. It is time for The Island School’s annual Chowder Dinner next Friday, Jan. 19, from 6 to 8 p…