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River Road expansion proposal will significantly cut down on evacuation time

Anyone who has traveled River Road from just north of Englewood to the I 75 offramp knows that it can be a tedious, time-co…

Fifteenth annual ‘Art on Banyan’ four women exhibit to be held this month

After a year’s hiatus, the “Art on Banyan: Four Women” exhibit returns to the Boca Grande Art Center for its fifteenth year…
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The Spring Fair committee announces the 2022 theme: Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Committee members for the 2022 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair are excited to share the theme for this long-time popul…
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Cutting a Christmas tree on-island and other memories

The February 9 History Bytes program features the Davis family – Fra…

BGHPB to discuss Journey’s End, St. Andrew’s memorial garden

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Boca Grande Historic Preservati…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Property owner surprised by letter regarding Fishery project

To the Editor:  I was surprised by the letter in the Beacon last week from a writer in Englewood complaining about…
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PROFILE: Dr. Bret Kueber

Dr. Bret Kueber always knew that he wanted to semi-retire in Florida; he just didn’t think it would happen this soon. It se…

OBITUARY: William Johnson

William “Bill” Johnson, 82, died peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on January 28, 2022. William Vincent Johns…
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Join in the fun at the Boca Grande 5K walk and run

To the Editor:  On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.&nbsp…
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ECOWATCH: Are we giving our pets more than love?

“Dogs and cats now suffer from obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and more, just like humans, and researchers are no…