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BIPS inspires stewardship: April Giving Challenge can help them in their mission

For over 30 years, Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) has been on a mission to inspire the exploration and preservation of…
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High fire danger punctuated by several incidents around the area

This time of year in Southwest Florida often leads to fire hazard warnings, particularly when the breeze is blowing and the…
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New fire boat provides state-of-the-art technology to save more lives

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Boca Grande Fire Department recently took delivery of their new fire bo…

All manner of calls come in for BGFD and EMS these past few days

It’s been a busy time lately for the Boca Grande Fire Department and…

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

We have come to that time of year when sea turtles will be coming as…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Pastor Matthew Williams

It was 10:30 p.m. and the end of a long day of moving for Matthew Williams, the new pastor at the Lighthouse United Methodi…

OBITUARY: Dick Stem

Dick Stem, a World War II veteran who built a successful Sarasota-area building supply company, died surrounded by family a…

BOCA BEACON TIMELINE: This week throughout four decades …

Boca Beacon backpages 4.22.2022 FIVE YEARS AGO The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande announced they raised $80,00…

Royal Palm Players ‘Encore! Encore!’ celebrates 32 years

BY NANCY WHITE Recently the Royal Palm Players presented an evening celebrating 32 years of staged comedies, dramas, mus…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another successful egg hunt in the books!

To the Editor: In what has become an annual “rite of spring” Boca Grande tradition, this year’s Easter Egg Hunt provided…