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

Johann Fust Community Library will be closed temporarily beginning Monday, Sept. 23, while the Fust Foundation conducts pre…
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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 s…
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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 pl…
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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…
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What to do if you encounter baby turtles: Boca Grande Turtle Patrol

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  Even though Debby disrupted most of the incubating nests on the island, many of those t…
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New procedure for Island School drop-offs

The Island School has changed the procedure for pick-up and drop-off while the Community Center undergoes construction. Dur…
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Jamaica bobsledder inspires backpack donations by Gasparilla Inn staff

BY COREY ANGLIN, THE GASPARILLA INN During our annual Management Training last summer, we had the pleasure of connecting…
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Chairman Drew Tucker celebrates Ginger Watkins’ time on Bridge Authority board

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Authori…