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This date in the Boca Beacon
FIVE YEARS AGO
New hand sanitizing stations were being distributed to local businesses that took the “Boca Grande Pledge…
The signs of progress. The costs are never ‘none.’
This Friday, The Beacon office will be closed for the Florida Press Association annual meeting. The paper won 18 awards, in…
Celebration of Life for Capt. Morris Campbell, Aug. 9
There will be a celebration of life for Capt. Morris Campbell, who died Monday, July 28.
Born June 27, 1960, he had jus…
Decker A. Todd 1963-2025
Decker Todd 63 of Brandon FL died 03/10/2025 at home. Born September…
James A. Runde 1946-2025
James A. Runde, a distinguished American investment banker, author…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Anne Smith
New at The Island School this year
Anne Smith may be new to The Island School, but she’s no stranger to the classroom –…
Dog Life: When training your dog, you reap what you sow
Let’s make a few things clear about training your dog. All unwanted behavior is caused by the owner. Either it was never co…
EcoWatch: We need Eco warriors to speak up now
In a world where so much that is wild and free has been lost to us, we must leave these beautiful animals free to swim as t…
Lee County releases parking ordinance draft in advance of Aug. 5 meeting
Today, Lee County formally put the new parking ordinance for Boca Grande on the agenda for their August 5, 2025 meeting. It…
Gasparilla Island State Park south area closed for beach renourishment project
For safety reasons, Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island will be temporarily closed at the southernm…