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Letters: Suncoast Humane thanks for Dogs for Dogs

To the Editor:  On behalf of Suncoast Humane Society, we would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Boca Grande commun…

Letters: Placida a better name for resort in Placida

To the Editor: I would like to comment on the proposed Boca Grande Peninsula and Marina project to be built by Cookie Po…

The value of the story of Gasparilla Island and old Florida

This Tuesday, retired history teacher and certified tour guide David Bredemus brought a tour bus to Boca Grande. It was not…
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Protect nesting birds this spring

Beach-nesting birds have begun their breeding season along Florida’s…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dancer & grocer found Boca Grande

A ballerina and a hopeless romantic meet at an art exhibit by the fa…
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EcoWatch: Wile E. Coyotes are here to stay in Florida

The coyote is here to stay in Florida. Indeed, we have had coyotes for quite some time. In fact, right now, if you live any…
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SW Florida Fishing: Spring has sprung?

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE It’s starting to feel like spring here in Boca Grande, and the cold weather fishing patterns ar…
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SW Florida Fishing: Nature’s reality check

BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR  When spring comes the world is new again and the great outdoors speaks to us in so many ways. This…
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Letters: Communications group Auxcomm appreciates Beacon support

To the Editor:  Thank you for the standby Emergency Operations Center announcement coverage in this week’s Beacon…

Letters: Boca Grande group heads to Sarasota Opera for Carmen; invite open for the future

To the Editor: Recently, my wife and I joined a group of Bocagranders to attend a performance of the opera “Carmen” at t…