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Coast Guard watching charter crews

Two over weekend  A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that was acting…
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First patients at new Health Clinic

Kim Newlin (above) was the first patient appointment at the new clinic. Photographed with Dana Pellant, L.P.N. Kimberly…
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GICIA Bike Path irrigation allows Fairchild Garden orchid operation

Above, a native butterfly orchid on the path.  A new irrigation system for the Bike Path downtown is part of enhancing t…
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Man overboard chaos in Boca Grande Pass

Man rescued in shark and tarpon filled waters during busy evening…
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Union, increased calls discussed at Boca Fire meeting

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 134 calls for assistanc…
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Team Blaze wins ‘World’s Richest’

One of the team’s eight tarpon released during the 2026 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce ‘World’s Richest’ Tarpon Tourn…
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He told that to the Judge: Canadian visitor beats Boca Grande ticket

Citations dismissed after tourist parking case A Canadian man visiting Boca Grande this March had his parking ticket thr…
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FWC, local units to ensure safety at sandbar party

This Saturday, May 23, Uncle Don’s Boca H2O Music Festival will be held on the water off the sandbar between Gasparilla Isl…
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Lighthouse Methodist letter to Parking Committee

LETTER SUBMITTED TO THE PARKING COMMITTEE It is with concern that we write to the Parking Committee regarding the April…
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Dennis Guppy

The Beacon has received word of the death of Dennis Guppy, who died May 21, 2026. He was known on the island for Black Tie…