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Learn about Florida citrus, sugar industry from Robert Buker
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Sugar and citrus are a vital part of Florida’s economy, and U.S. Sugar President and CEO Robert H. Buker, Jr…
2017 END OF THE YEAR REVIEW
■ STAFF REPORT The year 2017 was relatively quiet on the island, shy of Hurricane Irma, a new look for the Range Light and n…
Announcement of the passing of Lois ‘LoLo’ Weir
Lois Sawyer Weir, born March 15, 1930 in Escanaba, Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2017, surrounded by her children, T…
Help with history?
The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching for i…
A few faces from 2017 Boca Beacon profiles
The feature profile stories in the Boca Beacon add a personal touch t…
Join The Gasparilla Inn for its 2018 golf and yoga retreat
To the Editor: This January, The Gasparilla Inn – a landmark destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast – will welcome guests for a…
Punta Gorda Airport passenger traffic increases in November
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Airport Authority announced the total passenger count for the twelve months ending Nov…
Are you ready for ‘Taste’? Make sure you get your tickets soon!
■ STAFF REPORT Tickets are being sold right now for the 2018 Taste of Boca Grande event, supporting the Harry Chapin Food Ba…
Be an ‘ark’ angel with heifer.org
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande resident Libby Frazier is spearheading a campaign to “Build an Ark” to help a community of people…
Dr. Raymond James joins staff at Boca Grande Health Clinic
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Raymond James will be joining its medical staff…