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Boca Beacon nominated for nine awards in 2023 Florida Press Association contest

The Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper contest has released their nominations for the year 2022, with the…
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Jane Fletcher Geniesse shares her secrets to longevity 

Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to present the next episode in its “Secrets to Longevity” web video series, where we p…

Troubles Treats feeds those in need … and those who crave goodies in general

Many people assume the worst about teenagers. Madison Lutz is making a big dent in that negative assumption. She is 13 and…

More luxury storage options coming soon just off island

By Capt Sandy Melvin After the destruction from Hurricane Ian sho…
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Weekly red tide report

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detecte…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: From the clergy, people of St. Andrew’s and First Baptist – We are overwhelmed and humbled by Disaster Relief donation  

To the Editor: The members of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and the Very Reverend Michelle Robertshaw, as well as the me…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SHS thanks Boca Grande for such amazing support

To the Editor: On behalf of Suncoast Humane Society, we wish to thank the Boca Grande community for their overwhelming s…

OBITUARY: Hope Benton

Hope Hutchins Benton, died unexpectedly on March 3, 2023 at the age of 83, just two days after her best birthday ever. She…

OBITUARY: Patricia Hicks

Patricia Goddard Hicks, born April 11, 1945, passed away on March 13, 2023. Patricia was born in St. Petersburg and lived t…
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Dave Endres: ’round here, he’s called “The Earring Guy”

Dave Endres is a businessman who has kind of a strange business model. He makes jewelry and then gives it away. He does the…