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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Waylon took his team on “Blaze” to victory at Ladies Day, the “Grande” Tradition…

Cell tower schedule shows we might be back in business by August

Big news has been handed down from the Boca Grande Cellphone Tower Committee and tower building company Vertical Bridge. Th…

Clinic demo, expansion plans denied by BGHPB

‘Octopus Tree’ nomination sought to save it It was easy to see th…
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Bombenger takes top prize in first tourney of season

If the first tarpon tournament of the 2023 season, held last Saturda…
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Dwindling days until the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament mean it’s time to make sure you know your schedule

The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament of 2023 is fast approaching, with 25 boats expected to have signed up by early next w…

New golf cart ordinance in limbo as DeSantis weighs his decision

On Wednesday, May 11 Gov. Ron DeSantis had a bill on his desk that could affect Gasparilla Island in a big way. House Bill…
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Paying tribute to our great nurses

When it comes to trust, nurses continue to top Gallup’s annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions poll, according to the lat…

Island firefighters donate more than $80K to community since Hurricane Ian hit last year

The next time you see our local firefighters out selling their shirts or cooking up barbecue, remember why it is they do wh…

OBITUARY: Lawrence Forsell

Lawrence Forsell, 84, passed away peacefully with family members present on May 3, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois…