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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Work began on the new Gasparilla Island Water Association, The Island School hel…
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Lee County Sheriff and staff meet with island organization heads to discuss employment of person on sex offender list

Sometimes, doing the right thing and enforcing important laws isn’t as easy as it sounds. Such is the case with the continu…
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Lack of cell phone service almost claims a life

If you’re tired of the unreliable cell phone service the island has experienced since the storm, be thankful you don’t have…

Island beach accesses to soon be open

Lee County has announced a phased reopening of beach parks, with Gas…

You’ve heard of black holes, but blue holes? 

Emily and Jim talk about the blue holes of the Gulf Mote Marine L…

The UMW Strawberry Festival celebrates 30-plus years of helping the needy

Fortunately for Boca Grande, neither Hurricane Ian nor the pandemic have been able to stop the United Methodist Women’s ann…

GIBA elects officers, talks finances and discusses north end cleanup efforts

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was h…

GICIA offers tours of Mercabo information and restoration update

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Impro…
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The Grande Chorus wants you

Submitted by Elaine Skypala For the people involved in our island’s Grande Chorus it is performing a free love song conc…

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians campaign starts strong with 12 homes 

Submitted by Food for the Poor The challenges in Haiti continue to mount, but Boca Grande Hope For Haitians is standing…