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State Park ideas withdrawn; input still needed on future plan

A state-wide Great Outdoors Initiative by Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which aims to add amenities like…

Charles Blanchard, 1943-2024

Charles E. “Chuck” or “Charlie” Blanchard, age 80, passed away on August 17, 2024 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He w…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michigan to Boca Grande Preschool, Jackie Eby

Being known as a jack of all trades is a good thing. It means you are versatile, resourceful, multi-talented and able to mo…

Golf carts fore-bidden on roadways  

New signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on cert…

Fust Library closed temporarily from  Sept. 23 to Oct. 1

Johann Fust Community Library will be closed temporarily beginning M…
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Letters: Appreciation for Delores Savas on windmills

To the Editor: I wish to thank Ms. Savas for her eye-opening article on wind turbines (Aug. 23, 2024 issue). The ineffic…
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Rip currents are by far the biggest beach hazard

BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER You would think that the TV weather reporter, being the professional that they report to be, woul…
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Get in touch with your local government. It only takes one.

In the last year we have had multiple situations where individuals stepped out, said something, called a neighbor, called a…
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Reserve a spot in the upcoming 2025 Boca Beacon Visitor’s Guide

The Boca Beacon’s award-winning Visitor’s Guide is now in the planning stages. This is the time to reserve your spot fo…
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EcoWatch: Let’s look at the other side of wind turbines

“Industrial-scale wind turbines can cause significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and people. The wind’s low-power d…