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FWC creates hotline to address thousands of derelict vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has established a hotline for reporting displaced vessels still…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Hurricane Ian was the houseguest that just wouldn’t leave

Hurricane Ian was the ninth named storm, fourth hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season…

OBITUARY: Bonnie McGee

We lost another island light. Bonnie McGee lived on the island for many years and was known as a woman who was a most soft-…

Hurricane Ian Aftermath Photos

Photos Courtesy of H Wetzel ht…

The Boca Beacon’s Hurricane Watch

This running report was created for readers to be able to find up-to…

As the Bike Path becomes more bare, more questions come with it

(Here are a few answers) New plants that will add color to the Boca Grande Town Park are soon to b…

Set a time to seek  the spirits with BIPS

The past will live again this Halloween as the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) scares up stories from Boca Grande’s his…
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The new pro on the court at The Inn is ready to fill some big shoes

A new set of sneakers will be pounding the courts of The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club this season, as the new pro. His name i…

OBITUARY: Steve Gribble

John Steven “Steve” Gribble made his transition, as family communicated their love for him, on July 23, 2022. Though his bo…

OBITUARY: Celebration of Life for Sam Dixon

A celebration of life for Sam Dixon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at Eldred’s Marina. Anyone who would like to…