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Beacon staff nominated for nine Florida Press Association awards
The Florida Press Association released their 2019 nominees for the Better Weekly Newspaper Awards, and the Boca Beacon tea…
Bike parade, Spring Fair to be held next weekend; get your entries ready this week
On Saturday, March 30 the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center will be transformed into a “Safari” of fun. Since 19…
A fascinating find just north of our island: Historical Society hosts doctor who found indigenous remains
BY SUE ERWIN – Human skeletal remains were discovered in the Gulf of Mexico by an archaeological team in 2017, and Dr. Rya…
South Central Florida eco-tour planned by Friends
Join the Friends of Boca Grande on an eco-tour of South Central Flo…
2018 water quality report released by Water Association
SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION – Gasparilla I…
Former real estate editor Bubil to speak about buildings he loves
Harold Bubil, the recently retired real estate editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has written many articles titled “Fl…
OBITUARY: Lori Charette
BY ANNE LAMORIELLO – There was no cry for help, just a big splash. Without even thinking and before I could run for help, …
Critter Classic needs sponsors
To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society is seeking business and group sponsorships for their 11th annual Critter Classic Go…
Thanks for the great 2019 Dog Show memories!
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club 2019 Dog Show is over, and party hats have gone into storage until 2021. But w…
GICIA asks for courtesy, safety on the Bike Path
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association continues to encourage everyone to be safe a…