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Riverwood Golf Club attracts players of all abilities

By Scott Cotherman Situated thirteen miles from the Boca Grande Causeway, a mere 17 minutes by car, Riverwood Golf Club…
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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…
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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 conduc…
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Profile: Karen Irvine, artist and teacher of sailors valentines

Come February, valentines will be on many people’s minds. For Ka…
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Christmas services this week in Boca Grande         

This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. That means a slightly different timing for services on Gasparilla Island. Fo…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…