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Botched brownies lead to smoky Island House situation
All was well in the end on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 7:30 p.m. after the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to th…
Come out for the spookiest of island traditions: The Boca Grande Halloween Carnival
■ STAFF REPORT Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going to be scary, funny, cute or adorable for…
Beacon looking for veteran stories
■ STAFF REPORT If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or…
Want to make history? Historical Society volunteers sought
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historical Society is seeking voluntee…
Farmers Market opening date announced
■ BY STAFF REPORT The weekly Farmers Market at Wheeler Road ballfield…
Check out paradise, eat some Bubba’s Roadhouse and celebrate Cayo Costa
■ BY SUE ERWIN Explorers of secluded parks are invited to come and celebrate Cayo Costa Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on S…
Profile: Jodi Overman
■ BY SUE ERWIN Many of the residents in Boca Grande could easily recognize Jodi Overman’s smiling face due the number of yea…
Steve Seidensticker Celebration of Life
A celebration of the life of Steve Seidensticker will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edson Keith Est…
Obituary: Charles C. Whitaker II
Charles C. Whitaker II, best known as Sonny, passed away on October 10, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. Sonny was born in Tampa on J…
Great memories of a unique man
To the Editor: Hello, I am Chris Grilo, U.S. Army. I am serving in Kabul, Afghanistan right now. I live and have family in…