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Honoring Tradition: Fire Department invites public to Sept. 11 push-in
The Boca Grande Fire Department will have a “push-in” ceremony to formally welcome their two new tender and engine, the T-2…
Jeffery Lynn King 1945-2025
In the historic farmhouse in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania that he restored with the love of his life, Cindy, Jeffery Lynn Kin…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Starr
Master naturalist, water advocate
Many Beacon readers will recognize Michelle Starr. Over the years, she has guided coun…
Letters: Boca Grande Historical Society announces Footprints exhibit
To the Editor and the community:
On behalf of the Boca Grande His…
Upcoming Charlotte County meetings
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week:
M…
Charlotte County installs reflective evacuation, hurricane surge signage
The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with Charlotte County Public Works, has installed over…
This date in the Boca Beacon
FIVE YEARS AGO
The First Annual Sandbar Music Festival was held between Pine Island and Cayo Costa.
TEN YEARS AGO…
Silver King, Megalodon and Sept. 11 memories here
Next Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, our own Boca Grande Fire Department will celebrate its new Silver King engine and Megalodon…
Englewood Pioneer Days
Last Saturday, teams gathered at Indian Mound Park for the Cardboard Boat Races, as part of Englewood Pioneer Days celebrat…
EcoWatch: Bird migration is here – watch them while you can
“The Skies Belong to the Birds and we must safeguard their migratory routes.”
Attributed to Rachel Carson, American mari…