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Jeannette Sorrell and ‘Apollo’s Fire’ to be shown at the Community Center

By Bobbie Marquis of the Johann Fust Library Foundation In the spring of 2020, as the Johann Fust Library Foundation beg…

‘The Soul of America’: Jon Meacham speaks to a delighted island crowd

Jon Meacham may be a Pulitzer prize-winning author and historian, but when he found out that George W. Bush was speaking at…

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 Pring…

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 Char…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Litterbugs are the lowest …

To the Editor: There is a reason that those who litter are called “litterbugs.” Bugs are the lowest form of life! It is…

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 Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30…

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