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Paul Lewis Csank 1939-2026 

Paul Lewis Csank (November 14, 1939 – March 28, 2026) was not a man who did things halfway.  A native of Cleveland, he b…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: On the hunt for Gasparilla’s Easter Egg Traditions

This Saturday, the Boca Grande Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, continuing a long island tradition…
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Letters: Open Shores shares first info on parking survey

To the Editor: I wanted to share data from three reports documenting conditions on Gasparilla Island since Lee County Or…
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OPINION: Managing acres, habitat and community assets like the Bike Path

BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION…

This date in the Boca Beacon: “Hoot” opens in theaters

FIVE YEARS AGO The Divine Swine barbecue fundraiser was held at t…

Back to Moon on a Full Moon for Artemis II

The families begin gathering on the Bayou Bridge at around 6 p.m. A small crowd grows larger as the countdown continues to…
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Barefoot Movement comes to the Community Center

The Barefoot Movement came to the Community Center March 30, with lead Noah Wall, and Tommy Norris on the mandolin. The gro…
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EcoWatch: Crows, Hymns and a changing world

Last year EcoWatch’s Easter column, “Hallelujahs and OMGs,” featured environmental problems that were strangling the enviro…
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SW Florida Fishing: The BIG fish are biting …

Besides this regular size flounder caught by Swifty Morris, next has Jeff Koziol with a big bronze redfish and William Alex…
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Plans for motor courtyard released

The Mediterranean Revival La Hacienda in Boca Grande is the most recognizable and historic house in Boca Grande. A minor mo…