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Guest Essay: Islanders need to be effectively informed, involved 

BY EMERSON WICKWIRE I applaud the Beacon, serving both as a community platform for ideas to identify and resolve communi…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British Army child, to art history & J.McLaughlin, Caroline Farrington

Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes…
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And then there were 10: Turtle patrol winding down nest checks

And then there were ten. Yes, the BGSTA turtle patrollers are down to the last ten incubating nests on the island. Eight lo…
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Tanks for the Memories: The evolution of water storage on the island

BY KAREN GRACE The late Capt. Fred Futch once said that although…
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Help prevent water pollution

BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Marine pollution is an increa…
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Briefly: Breeze new flights in October

New flights beginning in Ft. Myers. In Fort Myers, Breeze is offering several new flights. On October 2, travelers will…
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Fishing Guides hold Annual Meeting

On September 5, the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association held their Annual Meeting, and discussed the future of the organ…
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Business and Real Estate around the islands: Re-openings in Pine Island, Captiva

Some recent re-openings around neighboring islands. Two years after Hurricane Ian, businesses across Boca Grande Pass are s…
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Don Pedro Island engine heads out on ferry

Charlotte County Station 10 evaculated Don Pedro in the advance of Hurricane Helene. Below, the engine on the Palm Island T…
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BGFD fights ‘forever chemicals’ gear

Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The Boca Grande Fire Department is attempting to reduce this risk by…