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Get in touch with your local government. It only takes one.

In the last year we have had multiple situations where individuals stepped out, said something, called a neighbor, called…
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Reserve a spot in the upcoming 2025 Boca Beacon Visitor’s Guide

The Boca Beacon’s award-winning Visitor’s Guide is now in the planning stages. This is the time to reserve your spot …
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EcoWatch: Let’s look at the other side of wind turbines

“Industrial-scale wind turbines can cause significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and people. The wind’s low-power…
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What to do if you encounter baby turtles: Boca Grande Turtle Patrol

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  Even though Debby disrupted mo…
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New procedure for Island School drop-offs

The Island School has changed the procedure for pick-up and drop-o…
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Jamaica bobsledder inspires backpack donations by Gasparilla Inn staff

BY COREY ANGLIN, THE GASPARILLA INN During our annual Management Training last summer, we had the pleasure of connecti…
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Chairman Drew Tucker celebrates Ginger Watkins’ time on Bridge Authority board

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Autho…
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History: A primer on the school buildings of Boca Grande 

BY KIM KYLE From 1893 to 1908 there was a school located on 4th Street in a frame building. The building may have also…
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Health Clinic to see hearing examiner

The Boca Grande Health Clinic will go in front of a Lee County Hearing Examiner Wednesday, Aug. 28, for its proposed new …
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Gen. Flynn speaks at Republican Club

Gen. Michael Flynn spoke to members of the West Charlotte County Republican Club on Tuesday, Aug. 21, gathered for their …