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First Baptist Church belfry and steeple rebuild continues

Contractors from Harper Little are this week rebuilding the trademark octagonal steeple of First Baptist Church. The recons…

Macho approach for new beginner class at Duplicate Bridge Club

Bridge instructor Susie Kett will lead a new set of beginner lessons for the Boca Grande Duplicate Bridge Club beginning We…
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Obituary: Lynda Kaye Shute, 1966-2023

Lynda Kaye Shute, 57, of Rotonda West, FL, passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1966. Lynda is su…

Bridge Authority talks investments

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) held a special Finance…
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Profile: Dr. Patrick Bell, surgeon and woodworker

It didn’t take long for Dr. Patrick Bell to fall in love with Boca G…
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Palm Island and Little Gasparilla ready for Christmas

By Iris Tufano Island life on Little Gasparilla Island and Palm Island is preserved and illuminated by a generous holida…
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Manatees make their winter swim

By Michelle Starr Manatees are on the move. Over the last few weeks our beloved sea cows have been spotted in groups of…

Pets of the Week: Bolt, Minka, Gato and Daisy

News from the Suncoast Humane Society. Pets needing adoption include: Hey there, I’m Bolt! My life’s been an adventure…

Ham It Up: Macks, Giudos and Carlisles in Louisville

Jeff & Carol Mack and John & Katie Guido, Linda & Lewis Carlisle of Boca Grande remembered their Boca Beacon wh…
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EcoWatch: Don’t forget our fellow creatures this Christmas

Hopefully this year’s spending spree will include all the animal welfare organizations, among them those that shelter and c…