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Gotta watch out for those ‘killer coconuts’ while walking, parking
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From the scent of blooming jasmine to the taste of salt in the air, Gasparilla Island is home to many cla…
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 participating in the statewide CCA Florida STAR competition…
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 Jun…
PROFILE: Capt. Chuck Jenks
Born with the salt air in his lungs and fishing in his soul… BY OLI…
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…
Catholic Church expansion plan moving along
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The expansion project at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church is moving along, and a public meeting was held…
COVID numbers hit record high in Florida
STAFF REPORT- Social distancing is more important than ever now, as the state of Florida saw its highest day of reported cas…
Underground utility services continue to install protective pipes
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Just off the edge of Gulf Boulevard, trucks and giant pipe wheels have lined the street. Underground Util…