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‘The Soul of America’: Jon Meacham speaks to a delighted island crowd
Jon Meacham may be a Pulitzer prize-winning author and historian, but when he found out that George W. Bush was speaking at…
OBITUARY: David Benner
David R. Benner, 66, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born April 21, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Thom…
Gasparilla Island Water Association welcomes new utility director
Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Water Association
Bonnie Pringle, the Utility Director for the past 41 years, has ann…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking to repair your home? Be very careful who you hire
To the Editor:
Sheriff Bill Prummell reminds the citizens of Char…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Litterbugs are the lowest …
To the Editor:
There is a reason that those who litter are called…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Artist Carroll Swayze brings back the Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival
To the Editor:
The 34th Annual Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30…
Rogue tornado damages Gasparilla Marina, Gasparilla Mobile Home Park, Holiday Lakes
No damage reported so far on Gasparilla Island
Photos by Taylor Guillerm, Paula Rush and Beacon staff
Early Sunday mo…
Celebration of Life for Dick Myers
A memorial service will be held for Richard B Myers on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse United Methodist C…
Boca Beacon video documenting the Placida tornado on Sunday, January 16
VIDEO BY PAULA RUSH, PHOTOS BY PAULA RUSH AND TAYLOR GUILLERM
youtu.be/i1VHxpb6MzM
The Rookery is now a reality!
Boca Beacon writer honored with platform in her name at opening ceremony on January 11
The future rookery at Wildflower…