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Osprey pole continues to be cause for concern
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As mentioned in last week’s issue of the Beacon, it is uncertain whether the original osprey nesting pole…
The babies are a’hatchin’, please be mindful of them this holiday weekend
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s Turtle Patrol members have worked each morning before the sun br…
Another day, another play! Spark TV live broadcast set for next Wednesday
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- You asked, so Spark is delivering. Spark Boca Grande TV has been rehearsing over Zoom once again to bring…
Minor league baseball canceled for 2020 season
STAFF REPORT- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has officially canceled th…
A reminder of how sweet it is to sit with a friend: Lolo’s ‘Buddy Bench’
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- After the passing of considerate local Lolo Weir i…
Gotta watch out for those ‘killer coconuts’ while walking, parking
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From the scent of blooming jasmine to the taste of salt in the air, Gasparilla Island is home to many cla…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County promotes STAR competition, all anglers welcome to participate for prizes
To the Editor: Charlotte County welcomes anglers and non-anglers participating in the statewide CCA Florida STAR competition…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘thank you’ to Bobby Miller, who helped a friend so many years ago
To the Editor: About 20 years ago a friend of ours brought his son over to our house. His son had recently had an operation…
Obituary: Doris Russell
Doris Russell, 61, a longtime resident of Rotonda, passed away on June 19, 2020. For the past 30 plus years, Doris has over…
PROFILE: Capt. Chuck Jenks
Born with the salt air in his lungs and fishing in his soul… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The small seaside town of Boca Grande is b…