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The loss of a great boat-building legend: George Luzier, 1924-2020
STAFF REPORT- George Luzier is a man who changed the face of Boca Grande Pass. Many who have fished or boated in Boca Grande…
A message from the Clinic: Thoughts about gatherings and herd immunity
BY LAUREN HANA- These are just a few thoughts about gatherings and COVID-19 (by popular demand). First, let’s start with a d…
They’ll be partyin’ hard at the sandbar this weekend
Be prepared for a more-than-full field of boats this Saturday, Sept. 5, as the First Annual Sandbar Music Festival will take…
Island resident creates chalk mural, sheriff’s deputy hoses it down
STAFF REPORT- A chalk mural down the length of Banyan Street became a…
Stages glow red with the hope to sway Congress
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Friends of Boca Grande Commun…
Stories of early island fishing guides (Part II of II)
Part I of this series ran in the August 21 edition of the Boca Beacon. You can find it online at bocabeacon.com, or on our F…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take a closer look at Mars at Bishop Planetarium
To the Editor: Humans have long been fascinated by Mars – for its proximity in our solar system, its similar features to Ear…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County extends Lee CARES to non-profit agencies, municipalities; new round planned
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve two new LeeCARES programs to help Lee Count…
Obituary: Janice M. Carleton
Janice M. Carleton (Watts) 84, loving wife of James R. Carleton Sr. passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, Aug…
PROFILE: Chas Madden
Fishing on the fly… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Chas Madden has fond memories of spending a portion of his childhood on the island…