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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kris Ganong

From farmland to preschool Above, Kim with her husband Rick in Boca Grande. Photo submitted Much of Kris Ganong’s vol…
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Fish concentrate when chilly; sheepshead abundant for freezer

Current weather indicates our colder winter has passed. I expect to see some cooler days, but the harsh Arctic Fronts seem…

This date in the Boca Beacon: No more 813 area code

FIVE YEARS AGO Parents were planning a prom for seniors after it was canceled by Lemon Bay High School. Contributions fr…

Observations during a busy, gorgeous week

This editorial is written with an apology to readers, who assuredly…
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Coral Creek Men’s Member-Member Championship winners

The Coral Creek Men’s Member-Member Championship was held the we…

Gail Cleveland at Crews Bank through February

Award-winning artist Gail Cleveland is featured this month at Crews Bank on Park Ave. in partnership with the Boca Grande A…
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EcoWatch: Harm seen in new Congressional Farm Bill

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has stated: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the F…
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Florida Power working to fix service issues

In the last week, both Gasparilla Island and just off island in Placida, have seen what seem to be old fashioned brown outs…
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A Night at the Library with Michael Connelly

Bestselling author Michael Connelly spoke Friday, Feb. 6 at the Annual Benefit for the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Conn…

Vermilion Waves

Fiery red sunsets aren’t just for the summer time. Karen and Chandler Converse were out for a nice boat ride and captured t…