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Teen with island roots set to compete in Ironman 70.3 this weekend

It’s difficult to put a pin in Tim Fetzer’s accent. Born and raised in Germany, Tim has a clear German accent, but his fath…

Holiday Hoopla, lighting of lighthouse this weekend

If you like the lights, if you like the Grinch and you like a drive-in theater, there are two holiday events will take plac…

Sleuths set to delve into ‘The Twelve Clues of Christmas’ next week

In the mood for a frolicking good mystery? Join Karen Zarse and the Sleuths at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for “The Twelve C…

Boca Bargains is open … sales await

Boca Bargains opened for the season on December 1 and will be open e…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Clinic patients have questions about staff changes

To the Editor: Kudos to The Beacon for its coverage of Joe Weir’s…
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PROFILE: Elaine Skypala

Elaine Skypala has come prepared for our meeting with an outline in hand. “It’s funny because as I told my friends I was do…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC to meet December 15-16 in Destin

To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in person December 15-16 at The Henderson…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Camera Club invites everyone to Venice Rookery field trip

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club will be taking a field trip to the Venice Rookery on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Led…

Lee County commissioners to discuss sidewalk amendment, beach erosion measures and more for Gasparilla island

When Lee County Commissioners sit down for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7 they will not only be discussing the fina…

Island tree-lighting tradition to take place this Sunday, Dec. 5

Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 for the annual Lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sp…