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Friends support for Fire Department
The Friends of the Boca Grande Fire Department are pleased to report that the response to the request for funds to replace…
Sawfish spotting in Mercabo Cove
Since acquiring the Mercabo Cove property in 2016, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has been…
Hacienda motor court at Historic Review
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet on Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Cha…
4-Digit Arrives!
The new 4-Digit Phone Books are out now! Pick up yours in the Boca B…
Paul ‘Chico’ Euwer 1935-2026
The Beacon received word of the recent death of Paul ‘Chico’ Euwer o…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Swift
Engineer at the Boca Grande Preschool
Above, Jeff and Betty Swift. Photo submitted
Jeff Swift laughs when asked about…
Hermitage on the beach
The views were plentiful on the beach this past Friday as Hermitage Fellows Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus perfomed. This…
Letters: Spring Show a special event
Dear Editor:
The Boca Grande Art Center and the Boca Grande Garden Club were delighted to come together once again to pr…
Letters: Thanks from Woman’s Club
Dear Editor:
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club thanks the entire Boca community for the fun and spirit of the March 14th even…
OPINION: Protecting children in this new, algorithmic world
BY BRENT McCONNELL
Don’t forget the sunscreen. Fasten your seatbelt. Don’t talk to strangers.
These protective nudges…








