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Possible jewelry theft at Resort

On Sunday morning, Aug. 24, a possible jewelry theft was reported from the Boca Grande Resort on the north end of Gasparill…
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Flooding summer rain

Gulf Boulevard flooded near the Range Light earlier this week with about 1.8” of rain on Tuesday. Expect hot, humid days wi…
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Aerial island ‘trunk’ show

Just leaf it there for now, please! Above, a crew was out Wednesday at the entrance to South Boca Bay to install a tree…
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Sea turtle nesting season calls for special care along coastal beaches

Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted…
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Causeway traffic mirrors 2024, with Debby

In advance of the Labor Day weekend, and in the wake of a social med…
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Which way to go

The directional sign outside of South Beach Bar & Grille that was lost and then replaced after last year’s hurricanes…
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Renourishment at the south end

Work continued at Gasparilla Island State Park on a renourishment program for the beach there. Work is expected to be compl…
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New Gasparilla Island magazine out

The new September/October edition of the Gasparilla Island Magazine is out. Inside, are stories on Marion Alger in Boca…
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Hurricane prep, special passes at Emergency Meet

The Boca Grande Fire Department hosted a meeting of the island’s Emergency Operations group Wednesday morning, Aug. 27 to p…
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Reporting of curb lawns after parking rules

After an August 5 ordinance that will change parking rules on Gasparilla Island, the Beacon continues to get complaints tha…