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OBITUARY: Robert Geniesse

Robert John Geniesse died peacefully at age 93 on November 17 at home on Fishers Island, N.Y. with his family by his side…
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON …

FIVE YEARS AGO High tea was served at The Island School by volunteers Donna Lutton, Margo Freeman and Susan Bowers, with…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Banyan Street cover brings back memories for one reader

To the Editor: I just picked up a copy of Gasparilla Island magazine with the cover photo of Banyan Street. I very of…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC seeks input on the effects of long-term stored vessels

To the Editor:   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
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A word from local law enforcement: ‘Illegal dumping is a crime we will aggressively enforce’

Illegal dumping is a very real problem everywhere right now, even on…

EDITORIAL: CLEANUP AND REPAIR MEASURES ARE MOVING ALONG … BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CELL PHONE SERVICE?

What started out as the slow process of returning to “normal” (were we ever normal?) after Hurricane Ian, has been speeding…

We’re getting the runaround about wind speeds

There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about what the wind speeds were during Hurricane Ian. Some people swear the…

If the former VP serves your turkey, it will taste even better

Those who attended the Thanksgiving dinner provided by Samaritan’s Purse at Sky Academy in Englewood were honored t…

It’s gonna be lit! Time to share the magic of the season at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) is delighted to extend an invitation to friends and families to share the magic of…

The music of Nashville legends – live in Boca Grande

Next on the roster for Friends of Boca Grande’s breakout Rhythm & Boots series is a special duo who bring us the sounds…