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May 13: Mother’s Day freebie at Mote Aquarium
To the Editor: This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a fun-filled day at Mote Aquarium. Come SEA all the animals, learn abo…
Why are we putting up with this Post Office practice?
To the Editor: Several years ago I wrote, and the Beacon published, a letter critical of our Post Office and some of its p…
How Jane Carlson fell in love
To the Editor: My heart nearly broke upon reading Phil Snyder’ s (executive director of Suncoast Humane Society) article t…
Fishery property sold once again, this time to island owners who want to keep it ‘to scale’
It may sound too good to be true, but it is: The Fishery property …
Three Sisters saga continues as the camel’s nose gets in the tent
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There is an old proverb that says if a camel ge…
Fishing families take the stage, islanders in front of the camera and behind in ‘Mullet and Mangroves’
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Thursday, May 3 a new documentary on barrier island life had its debut on local television stations…
Young pilot visits family in Boca Grande, fishes for tarpon for the first time
BY SUE ERWIN – Purdue University graduate student Wesley Major came to visit Boca Grande for the first time in April. His …
First sea turtle nest spotted on April 30: New patrol volunteers welcome
BY SUE ERWIN – Nesting season officially began on May 1, and the first two sea turtle nests of the season have been discov…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Looking back on our 2018 tourist season and a warning to stow your tackle
The small community of Boca Grande is wrapping up its most busy time of the year: spring 2018! Many who call Boca Grande h…