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Concerned Citizen Donates Another $50K to Emergency Project
This week Fire Chief C.W. Blosser notified the Beacon that an additional $50,000 donation from a concerned citizen was rece…
Carole Magner Geoghegan (1936-2023)
Carole Magner Geoghegan, born in Norwalk, Conn. to Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Magner in December 1936, passed away on September 1…
Profile: Polina Voinevych, Actress and Entrepreneuse
Acting is Polina Voinevych’s passion, but it is not her only passion. She has a special love for people, for her family, fo…
Gasparilla Towns (That’s Plural!) Focus of History Opener
The Boca Grande Historical Society opened for the season on Tuesday…
On a Return from Israel, Recalling a Fragile Peace Lost to War
Just back from a September trip to Israel, local real estate broker…
Get a Fire Dept. Tee to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
The Boca Grande Fire Department’s annual breast cancer awareness T-shirts are in. This year, the department decided to supp…
Charlotte County Ponders Fate of Historic Placida Bunkhouse
A Charlotte County historic plaque makes a very clear promise about the Placida Bunkhouse, an old railroad dormitory that i…
New Landscaping and Details on Tower Project
It’s been a good week for our new cell tower project. Tower construction is complete. All of the cell carriers (AT&T, V…
Tourist Development Tax Assists Barrier Island Parks
Two budget items benefitting the Barrier Island Parks Society, including paths for Gasparilla Island State Park and a boat…
2023 Saturday Halloween Costume Contest is Back
Lee County announced on Wednesday that Boca Grande will have two options for those eager to celebrate the season. The previ…