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David A. Jenkins, 1941-2025

David Albert Jenkins, 84 died peacefully on December 12, 2025, watching the sun set on the Gulf of Mexico from his home in…

Boca Grande Fire Department honors

From left to right: Sarah Cislo with Chief C.W. Blosser. Cislo successfully completed her rigorous 12 month training and te…
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Girl bitten by shark in summer has visit with rescuers at Fire Department

On June 11, 2025, Leah Lendel, age 9, was bitten by a shark in the 2200 block of Shore Lane. This Tuesday, Lendel came back…
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Roundup of the Year 2025 with The Boca Beacon

Each year, the Boca Beacon recounts the year past. This edition incl…

Coast Guard suspends search for Fort Myers boaters 

The Coast Guard suspended the weekend search for two missing boaters…
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Watchful Banyan Street owl

A reader out working on island sent us this photo of an owl on Banyan Street on Wednesday. Indeed there were two in the tre…
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Sheriff’s Report: Cart stolen and in water over the weekend

Last Saturday, Dec. 13, Lee County Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to The Gasparilla Inn in regards to a stolen and damaged g…
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Saying goodbye to Kim Kyle at the Boca Grande Historical Society

Last Friday, the Boca Grande Historical Society celebrated and paid tribute to the work of Kim Kyle, administrative directo…
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History: Boca Grande property people, from Robert E. Lee to condo builders

BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER In 1996, Michael Ingram, a Tampa lawyer and the son of Dr. James…
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Blueway Trails Talk

Liz Eastes is a Marine Environmental Specialist with Charlotte County and will be giving a lecture on the Blueway Trails of…