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Thomas C. McDermott 1936-2025 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas C. McDermott, who left us on December 7, 2025 at the age…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chef Steve Polowy

A fresh perspective at the Pass Club When Boca Bay Pass Club sought a new executive chef, they wanted someone who could…
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Letters: Dear islanders: Try a blower-free Christmas week

To the Editor: Leaf blowers driving you inside? Glad you’re not home when your neighbors’ crews are scheduled? Have you…

Letters: Improved access to beaches with management

To the Editor: Gasparilla Island State Park is an oceanfront trea…
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Charlotte County adds to beach funds at Tuesday meeting

Charlotte County approved an amendment to an agreement with the Flor…
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Wrapping up another year and wishing you a very Merry Christmas

We tend to reflect more at this time of the year, especially as we get no younger. I’m so thankful to still be living here…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Whidden’s restoration and museum

FIVE YEARS AGO GIWA’s Water Reclamation Facility had completed the final pour of concrete for two new concrete tanks and…

Such are promises during an eventful week

Christmas is on, even at the Baby Publix, where The Salvation Army is out with a red bucket crew. We thank our friends at P…

She said ‘Yes!’

On Nov. 30 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse beach, Austin Taylor proposed to Hannah Amen, and she accepted! Hannah is…

Sidemen of Note at the Crowninshield

Tab Laven, Eddie Kilgallon and Jeff Dayton with Sidemen of Note performed to a sold-out crowd on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9 at…