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Pastor Gary Beatty celebrates 50 years in the ministry

This past Sunday, Jan. 30, the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande honored their pastor, Dr. (Pastor) Gary Beatty and his w…

River Road expansion proposal will significantly cut down on evacuation time

Anyone who has traveled River Road from just north of Englewood to the I 75 offramp knows that it can be a tedious, time-co…

Fifteenth annual ‘Art on Banyan’ four women exhibit to be held this month

After a year’s hiatus, the “Art on Banyan: Four Women” exhibit returns to the Boca Grande Art Center for its fifteenth year…
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The Spring Fair committee announces the 2022 theme: Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Committee members for the 2022 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair…
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Cutting a Christmas tree on-island and other memories

The February 9 History Bytes program features the Davis family – Fra…

BGHPB to discuss Journey’s End, St. Andrew’s memorial garden

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wed…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Property owner surprised by letter regarding Fishery project

To the Editor:  I was surprised by the letter in the Beacon last week from a writer in Englewood complaining about…
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PROFILE: Dr. Bret Kueber

Dr. Bret Kueber always knew that he wanted to semi-retire in Florida; he just didn’t think it would happen this soon. It se…

OBITUARY: William Johnson

William “Bill” Johnson, 82, died peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on January 28, 2022. William Vincent Johns…
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Join in the fun at the Boca Grande 5K walk and run

To the Editor:  On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.&nbsp…