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Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic dates announced

This year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic will be played over the course of three weeks, from January 22 through Febru…

Local Roots Farmers Market to return this month

Mark your calendars for the reopening of the Boca Grande Farmers Market, Friday, Dec. 17 at the Ball Field on Wheeler Roa…

Part III, Boca Beacon Holiday Shopping Guide: Give the gift of experience, practicality for those who have everything (and dislike clutter)

This week’s shopping tips include gifts that are more of an intangible nature, or gifts that are more unique or homemade….

Man who lost his wallet found out the kids are ‘alright’ in Boca Grande

Frank Koffend isn’t the kind of man to make a big fuss. “You know,…

Lost pet leads to pet scanner purchase for Boca Grande Fire Department

It was a near miss for Michelle and her husband Rick Wolfe last Oc…

Help the children of Haiti, give the gift of art for Christmas at the same time

Smart Studio will be hosting Missionaries Mitchell and Debbie Martinez on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9 and 10 at the galle…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pain at the pump could be assuaged by crude oil dip

To the Editor: Florida drivers could soon receive deep discounts at the gas pump. Crude oil prices were slashed on “Bl…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Look for new programs at Cedar Point

To the Editor: Did you know that pelicans’ beaks can hold more than their stomachs? Or that Brown Pelicans almost went…

OBITUARY: Cameron Lombard

Cameron Lombard passed away at his home in Sarasota on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.His wife of 56 years, Patricia, and his two d…

PROFILE: Laura Wilmerding

They were the halcyon days before social media. A time when one would go away for a beach vacation, meet that special fri…