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Another day, another play! Spark TV live broadcast set for next Wednesday
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- You asked, so Spark is delivering. Spark Boca Grande TV has been rehearsing over Zoom once again to bring…
Minor league baseball canceled for 2020 season
STAFF REPORT- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has officially canceled the 2020 Minor League Baseball season. Pat O’Connor, Min…
A reminder of how sweet it is to sit with a friend: Lolo’s ‘Buddy Bench’
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- After the passing of considerate local Lolo Weir in December of 2017, the Garden Club was inspired to rep…
Gotta watch out for those ‘killer coconuts’ while walking, parking
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From the scent of blooming jasmine to the taste of…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County promotes STAR competition, all anglers welcome to participate for prizes
To the Editor: Charlotte County welcomes anglers and non-anglers part…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘thank you’ to Bobby Miller, who helped a friend so many years ago
To the Editor: About 20 years ago a friend of ours brought his son over to our house. His son had recently had an operation…
Obituary: Doris Russell
Doris Russell, 61, a longtime resident of Rotonda, passed away on June 19, 2020. For the past 30 plus years, Doris has over…
PROFILE: Capt. Chuck Jenks
Born with the salt air in his lungs and fishing in his soul… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The small seaside town of Boca Grande is b…
First tournament win for Capt. McBride; Sitarah wins Red Gill
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- One lone tarpon made it to the boat in the 5th annual Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament held on Sa…
A new place to look to find local happenings
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Our Boca Beacon website has a new calendar! The event amenity widget labeled “What’s Going On?” on our ho…