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Celebrate World Water Day with us
Water. Every living thing needs it to survive. Almost 97 percent of the Earth’s water can be found in our oceans.
Of t…
Looking for a boat trip? Captiva Cruises has what you’re looking for
Captiva Cruises and our fine Florida State Park Rangers from the Gasparilla Island Administrative Office will present “Le…
Boca Grande app is here, brought to you by the Boca Beacon
The first complete phone application for Gasparilla Island has finally found its way onto the market.
Aptly called “Bo…
Letter to the editor: Mr. Perry responds …
To the Editor:
I’ve been part of the community on this island f…
Cuba Part II: House churches
BY JACK SHORT – This is the seond installment in a series of stor…
Boca Norte steps up activity in Cape Haze, buys Grande Tours
BY JACK SHORT – Boca Norte, LLC, owners of the former Mercabo facility have, in the last few months, purchased land in th…
Letter to the editor: BGHS thanks all for another successful historic home tour
Nearly 400 people attended the Boca Grande Historical Society’s Tour of Historic Homes last Thursday.
Almost 100 gathe…
Fire chief answers questions about med flights after road shut down
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Fire Department has clarified some information that many have asked about regarding a…
FOCH v. Charlotte County (re)set for July with new petitioners
BY JACK SHORT – The lawsuit brought by local conservation group Friends of Cape Haze against Charlotte County, which was …
Letter to the editor: GICIA supports Friends of Cape Haze
SUBMITTED BY MISTY NICHOLS AND THE GICIA – In recent years, GICIA has begun to face new challenges as we recognize that g…