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Bocilla Islands Conservancy hosts Art in the Palms on Feb. 7

The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of…
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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…
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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…
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I present to you Mr. Bo Jackson

The Boca Grande Men’s Club welcomed Heisman winner Bo Jackson on Thu…
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38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival set for this weekend

The 38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is set fo…
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Englewood Chamber reviews upcoming legislative issues

The 2026 Florida State Legislative Session 60-day session runs through March 13, barring any unforeseen setbacks. As is typ…
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Panther death report

The remains of an eight-month-old female Florida panther (UCFP498) were collected on January 18, 2026, on CR951 in Collier…
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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…
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New Charlotte fire chief

Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public…
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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…