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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Joie Chitwood III
From standing on cars to running the show
Pictured here is Chitwood from ABC’s Wide World of Sports in 1977. At left is…
SW Florida Fishing: Adventures around every turn…
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
Fishing in and out of the boat recently has brought us to meet some new friends. Sometimes the fish…
EcoWatch: Make 2026 a New Year of kept promises and action
A resolution starts with a goal, A promise made within your soul, To grow, to learn, to start each day, To let old habits f…
Dr. Larry Antonucci leaves as CEO of Lee Heath
Lee Health President and CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci has announced that…
In Memoriam: Goodbyes for 2025 in Boca Grande Obituaries
The Boca Beacon remembers and honors those members of our community…
Visitor Guide ready for 2026 island season
The Boca Beacon received delivery this week of our annual Visitor’s Guide. Copies will be available at stands around town…
Christmas-time birthdays, a ‘December to remember’
One can get a pulse on Florida’s mood each year by looking at Publix’s annual Christmas TV commercial. The ads premiere aft…
Again, be patient, everything is slower when cold
Hard to believe it’s another New Year already, but ’26 is here.
We enjoyed a cooler early fall this year. Our recent win…
Crochet for the kids: Maria Pardo-Thompson
Maria Pardo-Thompson is rarely without yarn nearby. Over the years, her crocheted blankets, hats, loveys and small stuffed…
David A. Jenkins, 1941-2025
David Albert Jenkins, 84 died peacefully on December 12, 2025, watching the sun set on the Gulf of Mexico from his home in…










