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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON …

FIVE YEARS AGO Almost two weeks without any major red tide issues was a big deal, after a period of about two years wher…
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EDITORIAL: Paradise just ain’t what it used to be

If a hurricane doesn’t leave you dead It will make you strong. Don’t try to explain it, just nod your head, Breath…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Closed for the month, but not out of touch …

To the Editor: The Boca Grande History Center will be closed from September 1 – 30 as we refresh our exhibits for the co…
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Idalia skirts island (but we still had some unpleasantness)

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Down in the nick of time – Bakery Building toppled hours before Idalia winds and rain came

Kevin Kelley couldn’t have come at a better time. When he was hired…
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Restoring cell coverage… HERE’S THE LATEST

Here’s a look at the newest timeline provided by Steele Construction, Inc. as to when the tower might be up. Now that the b…
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New owner of the bakery talks about coming back strong from losing it all

Sue Sligar stood watching the Bakery Building come down on Monday, Aug. 28 with mixed feelings. As the new owner of the bui…
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GIWA shuts down some lift stations during storm

The Gasparilla Island Water Association (GIWA) is investigating why wastewater output flowing through the system during Ida…

Hearing Examiner to make determination in case as to BGHPB ruling in 161 Gilchrist case 

The proposal submitted by the property owner at 161/181 Gilchrist Ave. to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board earli…

Toll revenue and bridge openings down at GIBA; 2024 budget at $3.8 million

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) adopted a 2024 budget of $3,827,064 at their Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 quarterl…