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Editorial: How do I say goodbye

“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” J.M. Barrie When I first came to B…

Gasparilla Island has water restrictions set by SWFWMD

SWFWMND, or the Southwest Florida Water Management District, declared a water shortage in multiple Tampa Bay counties on Tu…

Community supports Gasparilla Island Lighthouse at Light Keeper’s Open

Barrier Island Parks Society is overwhelmingly thankful to all of the sponsors and players who came together to support the…

Many thanks from Chamber for Educate Boca Grande Golf Scramble

The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a heartfelt…

Pollard named editor of Boca Beacon

Garland Pollard has been named as the new editor of the Boca Beacon…
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Here’s a tip: Check out Little Gasparilla Island’s $6 million beach

One of the most visible properties just off Gasparilla Island is the southern sand tip of Little Gasparilla Island. Anyone…

Useppa Club sale pending, under contract with island entrepreneur

The Useppa Island Club has a presumptive new owner, led by Sandy Stilwell Youngquist, CEO and owner of Stilwell Enterprises…
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Hank Wright Auction benefits Health Clinic

The 29th annual Hank Wright Auction to benefit the Boca Grande Health Clinic was held on Monday, Nov. 13. Over 200 guests j…

‘Baby Publix’ to have pharmacy by mid-December

The pharmacy at the Placida Publix is expected to open in mid-December. Sign men from Thomas Sign & Awning of Clearwate…
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Additional vote on Captiva Island height restriction set for December

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners will vote on amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive…