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The passing of a well-loved island figure, Father Charles Sullivan

Father Charles Sullivan, founder of St. Columbkille Mission Parish in Fort Myers and former leader of Our Lady of Mercy in…

Boca Grande Weds celebrates 25 years of wedding planning

When we look back on our lives, we often marvel at how things come full circle. For Camille Williams, life is filled with s…
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Another ‘Damfi’ party is in the books

No one in Boca Grande will ever say that Terry Seitz doesn’t know how to throw a party. The “Damfi” parties have been going…

A message in a bottle leads to a great day on the water for two young fishermen

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN When you go fishing, you just never know wh…

The Island School Annual Art Show

The Island School held their annual art show this past week at the B…

Sea turtle and shorebird nesting season is upon us: Be mindful, be kind

On Friday, April 22 the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association held its 2022 season launch meeting with some exciting upcoming…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gina Thomsen

Humans, birds, manatees, dolphins … she helps them all Gina Thomsen has a passion for life…the life of every creatur…

OBITUARY: Ike Roberts

Isaac “Ike” Blackburn Roberts, age 93, Nokomis, Fla., died on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born August 19, 1928 in Clayto…

The Boca Beacon five-day weather forecast

EDITORIAL: A thank you to you, in a very big way

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Whether we’re talking about the freedom to roam around the world…