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THE BOCA BEACON’S (NOT-SO) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

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WRONG KEY

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HORTOONS

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RED TIDE REPORT FOR WEEK OF 2/24/2023

Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was det…
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GUEST EDITORIAL: FWC makes several announcements after meetings

SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION…

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Work began on the new Gasparilla Island Water Association, The Island School h…
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Lee County Sheriff and staff meet with island organization heads to discuss employment of person on sex offender list

Sometimes, doing the right thing and enforcing important laws isn’t as easy as it sounds. Such is the case with the conti…
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Lack of cell phone service almost claims a life

If you’re tired of the unreliable cell phone service the island has experienced since the storm, be thankful you don’t ha…

Island beach accesses to soon be open

Lee County has announced a phased reopening of beach parks, with Gasparilla Island beach accesses at the top of the list….

You’ve heard of black holes, but blue holes? 

Emily and Jim talk about the blue holes of the Gulf Mote Marine Laboratory is sharing some of its most interesting res…