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Another ‘Damfi’ party is in the books

No one in Boca Grande will ever say that Terry Seitz doesn’t know how to throw a party. The “Damfi” parties have been going…

A message in a bottle leads to a great day on the water for two young fishermen

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN When you go fishing, you just never know what you might catch. On a recent April tarpon trip in…

The Island School Annual Art Show

The Island School held their annual art show this past week at the Boca Grande Art Center, and there was a lot of enthusias…

Sea turtle and shorebird nesting season is upon us: Be mindful, be kind

On Friday, April 22 the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association held its…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gina Thomsen

Humans, birds, manatees, dolphins … she helps them all Gina Tho…

OBITUARY: Ike Roberts

Isaac “Ike” Blackburn Roberts, age 93, Nokomis, Fla., died on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born August 19, 1928 in Clayto…

The Boca Beacon five-day weather forecast

EDITORIAL: A thank you to you, in a very big way

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Whether we’re talking about the freedom to roam around the world…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Economic Development and community partners offer workforce, technical assistance programs

To the Editor: The Lee County Economic Development Office, in collaboration with community partners, offers Workforce Tr…

Asking for prayers for our soldiers in Europe

Herbeque Catering is a staple at the Boca Grande Farmers Market, bringing good food and friendship to the Island every week…