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Gardening and literary instructor Marta McDowell visits Garden Club

On January 10, the members of the Boca Grande Garden Club welcomed Marta McDowell (Chatham, NJ), noted gardener, lecturer…
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Ask a Doc: Thyroid Awareness

By EMILY HALY, M.D. January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a time when the medical profession focuses attention onthat tiny…
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Boca Grande resident speaks out for tennis courts at Lee County meeting

A Boca Grande resident braved the rain to advocate for more tennis courts during the Lee County Board of Commissioners meet…
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Community sees returns from its investment in Boca Grande’s young scholars

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has discovered a way to develop new tal…

2024 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens Saturday, Jan. 20

It is that time of year when all eyes turn to the island’s tennis co…
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Thornton Wilder offered at Royal Palm Players

Our Town will be presented by Royal Palm Players at 7 p.m. on January 18, 19 and 20.  By BOOTS TOLSDORF A New Year.&n…
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When powerful words and wicked martinis saved America’s public lands

BY CANDICE SHY HOOPER On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Friends of Boca Grande Community Center will welcome acclaimed author Nate…

Backcountry fishing, scattered snook on our higher tides

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The backcountry fishing has been off to a great start this new year! We have been targeting…
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New Allen organ at Lighthouse United Methodist

This week, Lighthouse United Methodist Church installed a new organ, an Allen GX340. The digital organ, which resemb…
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USPS responds to complaints about island postal service

In the last month, the Boca Beacon has received a number of complaints about missing packages and returned mail at the Boca…