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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: FRAN EDWARDSON

The Windy City is where Fran Edwardson grew up, but the balmy breezes of Boca Grande have called to her and convinced her t…
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ON THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The cast of Royal Palm Players’ “Don’t Drink the Water” included Lynda Grant, Ji…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Financial support from Ann Potter Wilson Foundation provides BGHS with essential tools

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center wishes to extend our immense gratitude for the su…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Question arises from a reader – What’s going on with that bridge?

To the Editor: Several years ago, The Gasparilla Inn rebuilt the…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Chowder event successful for Island School

To the Editor: The Island School PTO would like to thank everyone…

Fire at temporary cell tower poses the question – when do we get a new permanent tower?

On Monday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a fire at the generator next to the cell phone to…

Gaston says they aren’t sure when work will wrap up on Gasparilla Island

It was hard for Vanita Auville, co-supervisor of Gaston Tree Debris Removal, to pinpoint when they would be able to finish…
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New year, new beginnings

By Mark Driscoll, Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO Just like that, 2022 is a wrap and 2023 is already moving right along. A…
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Boca Grande Film Festival 2023 lineup announced and it is not to be missed

Launch party to be held tonight in conjunction with The Island School Chowder Dinner Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas…

A testament to the goodwill of people