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After Ian’s cleanup on land, what do we do about our water? Around here, Mother Nature has most of it handled

It’s obvious that cleanup and rebuilding on the island are moving forward at a good pace, but what about the effects of the…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Penny Sims

Shore birds are a favorite subject for Boca Grande artist Penny Sims. She loves the birds, but just about anything in and o…
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OBITUARY: LIZORA YONCE

Lizora Miller Yonce, 85, of Boca Grande, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 14, 2023.  L…
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Dr. Paul Cox, the feature…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Boca Grande for spreading Christmas joy to those who need it most

To the Editor: I am writing to thank Boca Grande​​-area residents…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC deploys dive team to search for derelict vessels

 To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently deployed its Surface Supply Di…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bivalent booster clinic set for February 2 at BGHC

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Health Clinic will be conducting a drive-thru COVID-19 “updated booster” or Bivalent boos…

A colossal mission accomplished

When J&S Towers out of Rock Island, IL got a call from a company called Vertical Bridge, asking if they could remove a…
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In all things, lessons can be learned

By Rep. Mike Grant “Thank God!”  I remember holding my wife and kids close after Hurricane Charley, so grateful…
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Cutoff for disaster relief donations January 31 but more donations will be made in weeks to come

The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund, administered by the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, has announced…