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Cutting a Christmas tree on-island and other memories

The February 9 History Bytes program features the Davis family – Frank Davis, Robin Davis Melvin, Doug and Gail Coleman Dav…

BGHPB to discuss Journey’s End, St. Andrew’s memorial garden

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wed…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Property owner surprised by letter regarding Fishery project

To the Editor:  I was surprised by the letter in the Beacon last week from a writer in Englewood complaining about…
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PROFILE: Dr. Bret Kueber

Dr. Bret Kueber always knew that he wanted to semi-retire in Florida…

OBITUARY: William Johnson

William “Bill” Johnson, 82, died peacefully and surrounded by family…
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Join in the fun at the Boca Grande 5K walk and run

To the Editor:  On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.&nbsp…
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ECOWATCH: Are we giving our pets more than love?

“Dogs and cats now suffer from obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and more, just like humans, and researchers are no…

Wrong Key by Tim Banfell

Hill Tide fence shrinks … just a little bit

It appears there may be some changes to the fence at Hill Tide Estates that stands on the beach. According to those who are…

‘We’re just overwhelmed’: Gasparilla Mobile Estates residents seek assistance to figure out their next steps after the storm

On Sunday, Jan. 16 at 6:37 a.m. the winds of change blew at 110 mph for many residents of Gasparilla Mobile Estates…