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First Parking Committee meeting rescheduled

Lee County has released the agenda for the first meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee on April 22 at the Community…
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Voltage sags seen on Gasparilla Island and Placida recently

In the last week, Gasparilla Island and Placida have seen what seem to be old fashioned brownouts. These interruptions are…

Richard Scott Faley 1947-2026

Richard Scott Faley, of Boca Grande passed away peacefully in Florida on February 15, 2026 at the age of 78. Born on August…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kris Ganong

From farmland to preschool Above, Kim with her husband Rick in Bo…
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Fish concentrate when chilly; sheepshead abundant for freezer

Current weather indicates our colder winter has passed. I expect to…

This date in the Boca Beacon: No more 813 area code

FIVE YEARS AGO Parents were planning a prom for seniors after it was canceled by Lemon Bay High School. Contributions fr…

Observations during a busy, gorgeous week

This editorial is written with an apology to readers, who assuredly do not want to read about parking. The sad thing, howev…
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Coral Creek Men’s Member-Member Championship winners

The Coral Creek Men’s Member-Member Championship was held the weekend of Feb 7. Congratulations to Overall Gross Champi…

Gail Cleveland at Crews Bank through February

Award-winning artist Gail Cleveland is featured this month at Crews Bank on Park Ave. in partnership with the Boca Grande A…
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EcoWatch: Harm seen in new Congressional Farm Bill

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has stated: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the F…