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Future of the farmers market uncertain as venue is full of debris – county says they have no other options

Fruits and vegetables, essential oils and specialty mushrooms have been replaced with mulch, sawdust and construction debri…
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Authorities looking for third body from plane crash

Three victims from a plane that crashed in the Gulf off the Venice coast this past weekend have been identified, but one of…

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 t…

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

This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S…

White Christmas comes to life at LBHS production

Even missing three weeks of school, the Lemon Bay High School Theatre Troupe is ready to entertain the public and welcome C…
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OBITUARY: Barbara Witham

Barbara ‘Barbie’ Haynes Witham, 77, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Sussman House. A complete obituary will be…

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…