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Remembering the last manager of the Seaboard phosphate docks

The last port agent and manager of Boca Grande’s phosphate dock, Joe Murray Freeman Jr., died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Te…
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OPINION – Florida’s water: Progress worth defending

BY DANIEL ANDREWS, CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER Long before “water quality” became a headline, a handful of Floridians warne…
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Letters: Thanking community for successful Beach Ball for Preschool

To the Editor: I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the community for their overwhelming support of the recen…

This date in the Boca Beacon: COVID Strawberry Fest

FIVE YEARS AGO L.A. Ainger Middle School held its first concert o…

The fish goes where it wants, or where it can

Last Saturday, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust scientist Dr. Aaron Adams…

Terry G. Hopkins 1944-2026

Terry G. Hopkins, 81, died at dawn the day before Valentine’s Day, surrounded by family and her dog Pearl. She was a new…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Two artists capture Boca Grande

From vision to silk The idea began with a scarf. Not just any scarf, but a Hermès silk square gifted to Lalania “Lane…
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Grande Chorus performs “The British Invasion”

The 40 member Grande Chorus performed to standing-room-only crowds at St. Andrew’s Church. The theme of the concert was “Th…
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Boca Grande Preschool celebrates dental health month

February was dental health month! The Boca Grande Preschool students had a visit from “Kids Choose Us Dentistry.” They…
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SW Florida Fishing: Redfish season is here …

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Another great week of back bay fishing to kick off march! Spring weather is upon us and the fis…