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The manatee, a critical keystone species of Florida

BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier…
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Beachfront towns across Eastern U.S. address public access

Anna Maria now pondering paid, resident parking BY MARCY SHORTUSE Anyone who has spent time in Boca Grande knows that…
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Boca Grande Post Office open for (limited) business

Views inside, with post boxes. Photos by Anna             The Boca Grande Post Office reopened on Saturday, Aug. 30 aft…
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Island Bridge Authority begins storm hardening project

This week, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority prepared areas of…
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Charlotte residents meet to organize support for Boca Grande access

About 60 Charlotte County residents met Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the So…
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Honoring Tradition: Fire Department invites public to Sept. 11 push-in

The Boca Grande Fire Department will have a “push-in” ceremony to formally welcome their two new tender and engine, the T-2…

Jeffery Lynn King 1945-2025

In the historic farmhouse in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania that he restored with the love of his life, Cindy, Jeffery Lynn Kin…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Starr

Master naturalist, water advocate Many Beacon readers will recognize Michelle Starr. Over the years, she has guided coun…
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Letters: Boca Grande Historical Society announces Footprints exhibit

To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We unde…
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Upcoming Charlotte County meetings

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week:  Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning B…