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Island tree-lighting tradition to take place this Sunday, Dec. 5

Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 for the annual Lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sp…
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Holiday cheer

I was considering writing an article about COPD and lung cancer since those diseases are featured as the Awareness Diseases…

Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic dates announced

This year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic will be played over the course of three weeks, from January 22 through Februar…

Local Roots Farmers Market to return this month

Mark your calendars for the reopening of the Boca Grande Farmers Mar…

Part III, Boca Beacon Holiday Shopping Guide: Give the gift of experience, practicality for those who have everything (and dislike clutter)

This week’s shopping tips include gifts that are more of an intangib…

Man who lost his wallet found out the kids are ‘alright’ in Boca Grande

Frank Koffend isn’t the kind of man to make a big fuss. “You know, I’m not looking for publicity, you understand,” he expla…

Lost pet leads to pet scanner purchase for Boca Grande Fire Department

It was a near miss for Michelle and her husband Rick Wolfe last October. They were in their boat, about three miles offshor…

Help the children of Haiti, give the gift of art for Christmas at the same time

Smart Studio will be hosting Missionaries Mitchell and Debbie Martinez on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9 and 10 at the gallery…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pain at the pump could be assuaged by crude oil dip

To the Editor: Florida drivers could soon receive deep discounts at the gas pump. Crude oil prices were slashed on “Blac…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Look for new programs at Cedar Point

To the Editor: Did you know that pelicans’ beaks can hold more than their stomachs? Or that Brown Pelicans almost went e…