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Milne rocked the Fust with blues, boogie woogie and more

On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 17 the loggia at the Johann Fust Library sounded more like a juke joint than a higher pla…

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak on the future of our environment

By Roger Lewis, Friends of Boca Grande On Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 4:30 p.m, Elizabeth Kolbert, one of the nation’s leadin…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where are the gopher tortoises? What about the roaches?

To the editor: Where are our gopher tortoises? These sleepy creatures normally thrive in the northwest corner of Gasp…

Conservation Foundation to host Florida Highwaymen for a one-night-only art event next month

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is thrilled to host a…
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Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival coming soon

The 35th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is slated…
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ON THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The animals were getting blessed, Royal Palm Players were putting on “The Boca G…

OBITUARY: Charlie Campbell

Charles Edward Campbell, Charlie to family and Chuck to friends, died on January 15, 2023 at The Hospice of the Western Res…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John Sherman, on Boca Grande and the Kansas City Royals

John Sherman loves baseball. He played ball as a kid and dreamed of being in the big leagues one day. His dream came true…
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GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s been … a year

BY SHERIFF BILL PRUMMELL, CHARLOTTE COUNTY It’s been a year. A year of highs and lows, leaving us with a broader appreci…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners accept $5 million in emergency recovery grant funds to replace beach sand

To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, Jan. 17 to accept grant funds of $5 million from the…