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Dwindling days until the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament mean it’s time to make sure you know your schedule

The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament of 2023 is fast approaching, with 25 boats expected to have signed up by early next w…

New golf cart ordinance in limbo as DeSantis weighs his decision

On Wednesday, May 11 Gov. Ron DeSantis had a bill on his desk that could affect Gasparilla Island in a big way. House Bill…
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Paying tribute to our great nurses

When it comes to trust, nurses continue to top Gallup’s annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions poll, according to the lat…

Island firefighters donate more than $80K to community since Hurricane Ian hit last year

The next time you see our local firefighters out selling their shirt…

OBITUARY: Lawrence Forsell

Lawrence Forsell, 84, passed away peacefully with family members pre…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Toni Vanover

It is a common myth that librarians are quiet, dull, and living in a world of fiction most of the time. If that is the imag…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Marine minerals and state interests

To the Editor: Billions of acres of submerged land off the nation’s coast are thought to contain large reserves of cobal…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Two opportunities to enjoy Conservation Foundation’s Myakka Headwaters Preserve

To the Editor: Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce two upcoming events at their forever-p…

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Waylon, Matt and Dan took top honors in the Howl at the Moon Tournament. There w…

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