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Hearing Examiner to make determination in case as to BGHPB ruling in 161 Gilchrist case 

The proposal submitted by the property owner at 161/181 Gilchrist Ave. to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board earli…

Toll revenue and bridge openings down at GIBA; 2024 budget at $3.8 million

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) adopted a 2024 budget of $3,827,064 at their Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 quarterl…

Travel + Leisure magazine’s ‘Best Small Town Beach’ spawns accolades in People, Time Out

Mostly forgotten 1970s teen idol Leif Garrett is reputed to have told Justin Beiber not to believe his own publicity, as ev…

When your brain says to leave but your heart says no – why so many would rather face a disaster at home with their pets than evacuate: Part I

In the height of hurricane season in Florida, most people who live h…

FEMA village by Home Depot in Englewood populated until 2024

A new housing development has sprung up near SR 776 and Gulfstream B…
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Boca Grande zip beats Nantucket for priciest real estate … but not Fisher Island

The Boca Grande zip code 33921 is one of the top 50 highest-valued real estate zip codes in the U.S., according to new data…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John Gaffney

John Gaffney has never had a job he didn’t love. The one he has now is no exception. John collects tolls at the Boca Grande…

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

FIVE YEARS AGO Roads in town were being paved, and snook health was a hot topic after a severe red tide bloom in precedi…