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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 L…
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Holiday cheer

I was considering writing an article about COPD and lung cancer sinc…

Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic dates announced

This year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic will be played over the course of three weeks, from January 22 through Februar…

Local Roots Farmers Market to return this month

Mark your calendars for the reopening of the Boca Grande Farmers Market, Friday, Dec. 17 at the Ball Field on Wheeler Road…

Part III, Boca Beacon Holiday Shopping Guide: Give the gift of experience, practicality for those who have everything (and dislike clutter)

This week’s shopping tips include gifts that are more of an intangible nature, or gifts that are more unique or homemade. W…

Man who lost his wallet found out the kids are ‘alright’ in Boca Grande

Frank Koffend isn’t the kind of man to make a big fuss. “You know, I’m not looking for publicity, you understand,” he expla…

Lost pet leads to pet scanner purchase for Boca Grande Fire Department

It was a near miss for Michelle and her husband Rick Wolfe last October. They were in their boat, about three miles offshor…