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Lee, Charlotte incumbents ousted in primaries

The 2026 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 18 with one Lee County Board of Commissioners candidate and two Charl…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Miss Ronnie and the shrimp boat ‘in’ at Whiddens

FIVE YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Resort changed its name to the Boca Grande Hotel.  TEN YEARS AGO National Geog…

Stop in to the Boca Grande Marina Ship Store

Progress at the Boca Grande Marina on their fuel system. Fuel will be unavailable during the process but there are still pl…
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SW Florida Fishing: DNA ‘clock’ helps predict age of sharks

DNA signatures of aging could provide a new, noninvasive tool for st…
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The Boca Beacon around the world: Czech Republic

Can’t wait to … HAM-IT-UP Take your Boca Beacon newspaper aroun…
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Briefs: Fust Library will temporary close for panel installation; kayak launch reopening

The Johann Fust Community Library will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26, for installation of hurricane pro…
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Home delivery of Friends event catalog

The new event catalog for Friends of Boca Grande is out. While it hits the mail, staff brought it around. Here, D.J. Ke…
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Survey of sea turtles: Weekly wildlife roundup from BIPS

Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness…
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Gasparilla Road arrest; report notes ‘uncooperative and sarcastic’ 

A man was arrested for driving under the influence around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the intersection of Gaspar…
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Business & Real Estate: Youngquist named to Lee Tourist Development

Above, Youngquist with the Keylime Bistro crew. File photo The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently appointed Coun…