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Bench seat, chargers stolen from East Railroad business
■ STAFF REPORT A golf cart bench seat and four golf cart chargers were stolen from a place of business in the 1300 block of…
Tribute fishing tournament to honor memory of Dylan Gonzalez
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On June 19 of this year, Billy Pfannkuch’s life changed dramatically as he and his best friend, Dylan Go…
PROFILE: Chris Thompson
■ BY SUE ERWIN There is a new face at The Island School this year, and she’ll be providing an important resource for student…
Obituary: Carolyn Smith Frederick
Carolyn Smith Frederick died peacefully on August 30, while at her s…
EDITORIAL: Local just back from Standing Rock explains it all
■ BY LEW AUSTIN HASTINGS – Water. Water is the giver of life…
Storms are rolling across the water … are you ready?
With the first real storm threats of the season rolling across the ocean in our general direction, now is the time to make…
Registration now open for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble
If you’re interested in hitting the links at the Gasparilla Inn & Club’s Pete Dye-designed golf course, this is your VI…
Man states swing bridge was closed to boat traffic, GIBA refutes accusation
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Beacon received an anonymous call on Monday, August 22 from a man who complained that the Boca Gran…
Letter to the Editor: Futch explains his airport authority run for election
To the Editor: I am Mark Futch, and I am asking for your vote for Charlotte County Airport Authority. This year’s electoral…
Agape delivers water purification systems, food to Cuba
BY SUE ERWIN – The Venice Christian Ministries Agape Flights took off for Cuba on Tuesday, August 23, the first time the loc…