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Chemical waste, lithium disposal day on Wednesday, Nov. 6 on island
Boca Grande residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste such as leftover paints, c…
Coral Creek Club reopened Tuesday, Oct. 29
The Coral Creek Club reopened the front nine holes and dining on Tuesday, Oct. 29 after limited damage from hurricanes.&nbs…
Boil water notice rescinded for Gasparilla Island
The Gasparilla Island Water Association’s Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been rescinded effected Oct. 28, 2024…
Disaster Fund now at $1.5 million with $3 million goal for biz recovery plan
Fund still taking donations
An island Disaster Fund set up to hel…
Woman’s Club donates $300K for Boca Grande Disaster Fund
In keeping with our mission, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has made a…
Maine arrest for suspect in Scarpa’s check theft case
Restaurant missing over $100,000 in funds
On Sunday, Oct. 13, Teresa J. Lessa, 50, of North Port was arrested at Bangor…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New choirmaster, music minister at St. Andrew’s, Glen Olsen
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has a new Minister of Music, Dr. Glen Olsen. The audience was small but appreciative when Dr…
Andrew Ireland 1930 – 2024
Andrew Poysell Ireland (Andy), a former U.S. Member of Congress from Florida, banking executive, and beloved community lead…
Dr. Richard Farrior 1925 – 2024
Richard Thomas Farrior, M.D., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 13, 2024 – three months shy of h…
A big Milton shift-er-oo for so many island institutions
The Beacon continues to receive calls about what is where, what will happen when, and when so-and-so will open. So much is…