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Sea turtle nesting season calls for special care along coastal beaches

Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness…
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Causeway traffic mirrors 2024, with Debby

In advance of the Labor Day weekend, and in the wake of a social media backlash over Boca Grande parking, traffic so far th…
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Which way to go

The directional sign outside of South Beach Bar & Grille that was lost and then replaced after last year’s hurricanes…
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Renourishment at the south end

Work continued at Gasparilla Island State Park on a renourishment pr…
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New Gasparilla Island magazine out

The new September/October edition of the Gasparilla Island Magazine…
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Hurricane prep, special passes at Emergency Meet

The Boca Grande Fire Department hosted a meeting of the island’s Emergency Operations group Wednesday morning, Aug. 27 to p…
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Reporting of curb lawns after parking rules

After an August 5 ordinance that will change parking rules on Gasparilla Island, the Beacon continues to get complaints tha…
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Bike Path progress

GICIA continues their project on the bike path downtown.                      Photos by Trey
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Nature calls for Sea Grape bathroom

Gasparilla Island State Park has a new construction sign at the Sea Grape parking area, which is north of South Beach and s…
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Letters: Thoughts on ‘party spot’ status and long-term solutions

To the Editor: I want to share my perspective on the parking situation to maybe add a little more insight. As many of yo…