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This Friday, The Beacon office will be closed for the Florida Press Association annual meeting. The paper won 18 awards, in…

There will be a celebration of life for Capt. Morris Campbell, who died Monday, July 28. Born June 27, 1960, he had jus…

Decker Todd 63 of Brandon FL died 03/10/2025 at home. Born September 28, 1963 in Lincoln Maine, the son of Donovan E. Todd…

James A. Runde, a distinguished American investment banker, author…

New at The Island School this year Anne Smith may be new to The I…

Let’s make a few things clear about training your dog. All unwanted behavior is caused by the owner. Either it was never co…

In a world where so much that is wild and free has been lost to us, we must leave these beautiful animals free to swim as t…

Today, Lee County formally put the new parking ordinance for Boca Grande on the agenda for their August 5, 2025 meeting. It…

For safety reasons, Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island will be temporarily closed at the southernm…

BY MARCY SHORTUSE Since the early 1900s Boca Grande’s beach streets have been openly designated for public use. In 1925…