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Strawberry Festival date set for March 7 

BY SUSAN HANAFEE It’s time again to think about eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction and checkin…
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No Hallelujah for state idea to turn Amory Chapel into picnic shed

Officials from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection came to present ideas for the future of the storm-damaged…
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Wellcraft blown on storm cruise to Pine Island, recovered intact

Last week, strong winds snapped a boat lift in South Boca Bay, sending a Wellcraft Scarab Sport into the water. The boat wa…
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Strict water restrictions now in effect

All of Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County has restricted waterin…
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Lee Clerk launches transparency website

Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes has launched a new int…

John ‘Jack’ Moore 1931-2026

John “Jack” Joseph Moore, 94, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. He was predeceased b…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Kenneth Pfahler

Meet local cardiologist  February is American Heart Month, a time when cardiovascular health moves into sharper focus. F…
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Island Book Blast authors

At the Saturday Island Book Blast, above, Brit Hume and Michael Alexander; below left, Candice Shy Hooper, Linda Fairstein…

Letters: Question on letters and advancing public discussion

To the Editor: There is a small-town newspaper in Maine with a circulation similar to the Boca Beacon. It welcomes lette…

Letters: Thank you from Fust for 75th Anniversary 

To the Editor: This year, the Johann Fust Library Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary. Library founders Roger and…