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Lilly Ladies

The Palm on Park and Ariel gals in matching Lilly blouses in this year’s print titled “It’s A 250th Celebration.” The ladie…

Dennis Guppy 1955 – 2026

Guppy has left the building. After a prolonged illness, Dennis passed away on May 21, 2026, a day after his 71st birthda…
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SW Florida Fishing: The tarpon bite is on …

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Tarpon season is well underway here in Boca Grande and we are having a great year so far! The i…
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The Boca Beacon around the world: Greece & Turkey

Can’t wait to … HAM-IT-UP Take your Boca Beacon newspaper aroun…

Boil water notice still in effect for Placida, Rotonda & West County

Editor’s Note: The notice has been rescinded. The Charlotte County…
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Florida assumes control of red snapper on both coasts

With the opening of red snapper season this year, the state of Florida will assume management of all of the recreational At…
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Kids Classic seeks entries

The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on J…
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Conservation plan for Warm Mineral Springs proceeds at North Port meeting

During their May 19 City Commission Regular Meeting, the North Port City Commission approved the revised General Terms and…
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Snook release with Mote at Lemon Bay Golf 

Above, Ben McCoy, Ryan Hartnett, Damon Williams, Tom OShane, Ryan Schloessen and Mote Aquarium & Marine. Photos by Caro…
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Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Through week ending 05/20/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 49 Loggerhead, 1 Green…