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ICE-y Minneapolis immigration protest on island
A group of around 120 Boca Grande residents gathered at Sam Murphy Park on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27 to support democracy an…
Sudden Sunday storm makes for water distress calls, kayak death
Above, the storm as it came across the Gulf on Sunday. It was captured by a Beacon reader. Diane Cates said, “I was walking…
I present to you Mr. Bo Jackson
The Boca Grande Men’s Club welcomed Heisman winner Bo Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, shown here with Dick Brown, was both an…
38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival set for this weekend
The 38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is set fo…
Englewood Chamber reviews upcoming legislative issues
The 2026 Florida State Legislative Session 60-day session runs throu…
Panther death report
The remains of an eight-month-old female Florida panther (UCFP498) were collected on January 18, 2026, on CR951 in Collier…
Seagrass expert of renown to speak at Lemon Bay
The Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes Dr. James W. Fourqurean, distinguished university professor and associate director, Inst…
New Charlotte fire chief
Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public…
Fire meeting: Calls slightly down for 2025; new fire hydrants expected soon
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to nearly 600 calls for assistance in 2025, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during th…
Events Roundup: Jan. 23-29
Friday, Jan. 23
• Farmer’s Market, Bayou
• Boca Grande Art Center, Elegant Oyster Painting, 236 Banyan St.
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