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Let there be light (at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse)

On Saturday, Dec. 10 you are invited to share the magic of the season at the Barrier Island Parks Society annual Lighting o…
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Three firefighters, one LEO recently promoted

Congratulations are in order for several local first responders as they have recently been promoted. Jeff Knowles will…

Small Business Administration offers disaster loans with no interest, deferred payments

This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in Pr…

White Christmas comes to life at LBHS production

Even missing three weeks of school, the Lemon Bay High School Theatr…
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OBITUARY: Barbara Witham

Barbara ‘Barbie’ Haynes Witham, 77, passed away, Sunday, December 4…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At the age of 30, Chef Marchesano has more experience than many twice his age

When The Gasparilla Inn & Club opens on December 15, a new team of chefs will be on the scene. They have been in Boca G…

OBITUARY: Robert Geniesse

Robert John Geniesse died peacefully at age 93 on November 17 at home on Fishers Island, N.Y. with his family by his side…
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON …

FIVE YEARS AGO High tea was served at The Island School by volunteers Donna Lutton, Margo Freeman and Susan Bowers, with…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Banyan Street cover brings back memories for one reader

To the Editor: I just picked up a copy of Gasparilla Island magazine with the cover photo of Banyan Street. I very of…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC seeks input on the effects of long-term stored vessels

To the Editor:   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has retained Atkins Global to conduct…