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There’s more to the story: Rediscover the American Revolution

In three years America will be celebrating its 250th-year anniversary. Friends of Boca Grande Community Center has gathered…

‘No whine’ wine and wickets

BY NANCY WHITE On Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29, members of the Gasparilla Mallet Club competed against each ot…
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The loss of a legendary chef, and friend

BY CHEF TIM SPAIN Unfortunately, my friend Chef Josh Orlick, passed away last week. He will be sorely  missed. Josh and…

Saving the Annie-T, a gem of a sloop

SUBMITTED BY THE GULF SHORES MARITIME MUSEUM On rare occasions pe…

Sunrise service on Easter morning is back

Boca Grande’s traditional Easter Sunrise Service is back. All four o…

OBITUARY: Josh Orlick

Joshua Paul Orlick, 39, took his last cast when he passed away suddenly March 13, 2022. A local chef at The Loose Caboos…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Letter writer asks for a bite of bittern pie

• EDITORIAL-4-8DL.indd To the Editor: Lemon Creek revisited. The Beacon published a letter of mine in the March 25 e…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident feels all islanders should contribute at least $1,000 to show they care

To the Editor: Two Questions: 1. Did you know? 2. Does Boca care about their neighbors? At 6:37 a.m. on January 16, 2022 an…
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SUNCOAST SAL: SHS joins the Giving Challenge 2022

Suncoast Humane Society will join over 700 other nonprofits for The Giving Challenge 2022, a 24-hour online giving event th…
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2022 Gasparilla Island Bike Parade and Spring Fair: Let the good times roll!

Here’s a link to complete photo footage from this annual event, sponsored each year by Lee County Parks & Recreation an…