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There she is: Miss America, a nuclear engineer

Before her reign as Miss America was to come to an end, a stop in Boca Grande was essential for Grace Stanke. With the help…
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A margarita cup transformed by a simple story

The dedication of the new island Christmas tree gave the island a moment of cultural clarity last Sunday night. It was a pe…
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Jacob Patrick Halunen, 2004-23

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jacob Patrick Halunen of Englewood, Florida on Thursday, November 23, 2…
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2023: The year in Boca Grande Spotlight profiles

Every issue, the Boca Beacon highlights one of our own in our Page 3…
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Youth dive into water quality survey around Cape Haze & Coral Creek

When a group of Cape Haze residents met last month with Charlotte Co…

Lee County considers additional East Coast iguana vendor

At their upcoming Dec. 5, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Lee County will vote on a new contract for “populatio…
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Manatees waiting for much-needed help this season

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Hum…
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Holidays with bluegrass artists Darin and Brooke Aldridge

From the Grand Ole Opry stage to Boca Grande, bluegrass and the Americana duo, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, will be performin…
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Historical Society to dedicate Blaha library with Saturday reception

Almost ten years ago, James Blaha joined the Board of Directors of the Boca Grande Historical Society, and he and Rose…
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Brief: Police, fire and EMS news; Island School bomb threat

Island School bomb threat: The Island School had a bomb threat on the afternoon of Tues., Nov. 28. An email from Christine…