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This date in the Boca Beacon: Powerhouse awarded for preservation

FIVE YEARS AGO The Parsonage at the Lighthouse Methodist Church had completed its renovations and “lifting.” TEN YEAR…

The rain came, and a Florida wind. A sunny Saturday?

This midweek morning, a northeast breeze blows in Southwest Florida. The wind can best be described as delicious with a tem…
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OPINION: Coastal development loophole with Transfer of Density Unit discrepancies

BY ROB ROBBINS We are witnessing a dangerous “shell game” with coastal overdevelopment. Developers have been exploiting…

Capt. John Spinks Celebration

Capt. John Spinks, best known as Capt. ‘Tater’ Spinks, died March 8…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sara Faella

New owner of Courtyard Hair Courtyard Hair Etc on the north end o…
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SW Florida Fishing: Fish and … birds?

BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR Over the last few weeks, loads and loads of people have come to paradise hoping for warmer weather…
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EcoWatch: The Endangered Species Act is safe for now

We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both for their sake and for the sake of our own future generati…
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Good Friday, Easter worship and events 

Easter is early this year, and all of the island traditions are scheduled and underway for the busy weekend ahead. Easte…
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Basin Sailing Yacht Club hold its annual Island Championships regatta

Little Laser sailboats in annual competition From left, competitors in the March 29, 2026, BSYC Island Championship are…
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Island School Bake Sale benefits teacher

 The Island School students, parents and teachers came together to sell baked goods and lemonade on Saturday, March 28 to b…