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OBITUARY: David Benner

David R. Benner, 66, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born April 21, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Thom…

Gasparilla Island Water Association welcomes new utility director

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Water Association Bonnie Pringle, the Utility Director for the past 41 years, has ann…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking to repair your home? Be very careful who you hire

To the Editor: Sheriff Bill Prummell reminds the citizens of Charlotte County to be extremely cautious when hiring anyon…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Litterbugs are the lowest …

To the Editor: There is a reason that those who litter are called…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Artist Carroll Swayze brings back the Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival

To the Editor: The 34th Annual Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art…

Rogue tornado damages Gasparilla Marina, Gasparilla Mobile Home Park, Holiday Lakes

No damage reported so far on Gasparilla Island Photos by Taylor Guillerm, Paula Rush and Beacon staff Early Sunday mo…

Celebration of Life for Dick Myers

A memorial service will be held for Richard B Myers on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse United Methodist C…

Boca Beacon video documenting the Placida tornado on Sunday, January 16

VIDEO BY PAULA RUSH, PHOTOS BY PAULA RUSH AND TAYLOR GUILLERM youtu.be/i1VHxpb6MzM

The Rookery is now a reality!

Boca Beacon writer honored with platform in her name at opening ceremony on January 11 The future rookery at Wildflower…

Historic Board makes boathouse, solar panel decisions and elects new chair

It was a busy Wednesday morning at the Boca Grande Community Center, as the Historic Preservation Board Meeting was called…