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Saturday tarpon pull nets strong haul of juvenile silver kings
During a routine check of the tarpon spawning grounds at Lemon Bay Conservancy’s Wildflower Preserve, researchers found ove…
Easter Egg Hunt at GCUMC
On Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., children up to age 12 are invited to Gulf Cove United Methodist Church for a…
Rotonda, Cape Haze bridges closed for maintenance; watch for flaggers and redirected traffic
Starting next week there are lane closures for maintenance and repair on Rotonda bridges.
The first of the closures is o…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show deadline extended
The deadline to register to be in the show has been extended to Apri…
Carillon bells ring again, parsonage restored at First Baptist
Those on the island at noon and 5 p.m. will know what time it is wit…
4-Digits are here
Pick up your 4-Digit Phone Book in the Boca Beacon office parking lot, 431 Park Ave. next week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thu…
Iguana removal takes chummy approach
There is officially a new person to call on-island for iguana removal, with former iguana hunter, George Cera, named as the…
Turmeric, spicy recipe ingredient for red tide?
Panelists at the annual Red Tide Forum shared that the latest word on red tide could be turmeric.
The fourth in-person R…
Be a poll worker
In Boca Grande, a number of civic-minded island residents showed up to assist Kathy Crumb from Lee County, who worked with…
Trump beats non-candidate Haley by four votes in Boca Grande precinct
In-person vote in both counties had Trump tied
Even though Donald J. Trump had sealed up the Republican nomination a wee…