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Preservation Board approves Gasparilla Inn’s spa expansion

Above, Simmel presenting the plans for the spa project. Photo by Garland The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board app…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Sheridan

Mahjong tiles, jumping with tarpon For Sarah Sheridan, Boca Grande has never been just a vacation destination. It has al…
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Dog tag owner found, but mystery as to how tag beached

Above, Scozzafava awards Laffaire with a diving coin. Photo by Matt In July 2024, Marie-Laure Laffaire was visiting Gasp…
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Bridge traffic up 7 percent for year 

Above, the new “Share the Road” bike pavement markings this week. Ph…
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Service for architect Hank Browne set for Saturday in Charlottesville

Above, Browne, in a profile in 2004, and below, in a story in 2009…

Robert Marini, 1931-2026

Robert Marini of Boca Grande, Florida and South Weymouth, Massachusetts passed away on January 1, 2026 in Englewood, Florid…
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Blessing the transom at Habitat House in Port Charlotte

A crew from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church assisted in the construction of the Sexton house in Port Charlotte. The volun…
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Cape Haze Flotilla

The Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 99, is holding a Boat America Course on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at…
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Remembering the railroad bascule bridge removal 

Above, a 1980s photo of what is believed to be the bridge in New York. Readers can help us by remembering where it might ha…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Boca Blooms Grande Opening

FIVE YEARS AGO Suncoast Humane launched the “Get ‘Em Home” project amid COVID to adopt shelter dogs. Restaurants partner…