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Englewood Chamber celebrates at Thoroughbred Golf Carts
Englewood Chamber Christmas Fun After Five was Thursday night Dec. 14 at Thoroughbred Golf Carts.
Top Row: Maria Cummin…
Awning reinstalled at The Depot in Boca Grande
Last week, crews replaced the awnings on the Railroad Depot building.
They match the ones before Hurricane Ian.
The…
Charlotte County surveys locals on bridgeless island access
Charlotte County Facilities Construction & Maintenance is conducting a feasibility study for accessibility to and from…
Profile: Karen Irvine, artist and teacher of sailors valentines
Come February, valentines will be on many people’s minds. For Ka…
Christmas services this week in Boca Grande
This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. That means a slightly di…
Opinion: Cape Haze Publix is math education for Island School students
From Betsy F. Joiner:
I had the most delightful experience a few Wednesday nights ago at Cape Haze Publix.
I we…
Rockin’ across the Causeway to little miss dynamite Brenda Lee
When traveling the Causeway, one might admit, if pressed, to playing a game of what song happens to be on the radio. If it…
EcoWatch: Memories of those who fought to preserve Boca Grande
When Hurricane Ian struck Boca Grande on Setember 28, 2022 with its 150 mph winds, it proved to be a catastrophic storm, ca…
New Boca Beacon calendar for 2024 is out
Since 1987, the Boca Beacon has offered a calendar for subscribers inserted into the newspaper as a Christmas gift to our s…
Obituary: Laurence DeFrance, 1944-2023
Laurence DeFrance, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. He was born October 3, 1944 in New York, the son of…