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Fish concentrate when chilly; sheepshead abundant for freezer
Current weather indicates our colder winter has passed. I expect to see some cooler days, but the harsh Arctic Fronts seem…
This date in the Boca Beacon: No more 813 area code
FIVE YEARS AGO
Parents were planning a prom for seniors after it was canceled by Lemon Bay High School. Contributions fr…
Observations during a busy, gorgeous week
This editorial is written with an apology to readers, who assuredly do not want to read about parking. The sad thing, howev…
Coral Creek Men’s Member-Member Championship winners
The Coral Creek Men’s Member-Member Championship was held the we…
Gail Cleveland at Crews Bank through February
Award-winning artist Gail Cleveland is featured this month at Crews…
EcoWatch: Harm seen in new Congressional Farm Bill
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has stated: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the F…
Florida Power working to fix service issues
In the last week, both Gasparilla Island and just off island in Placida, have seen what seem to be old fashioned brown outs…
A Night at the Library with Michael Connelly
Bestselling author Michael Connelly spoke Friday, Feb. 6 at the Annual Benefit for the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Conn…
Vermilion Waves
Fiery red sunsets aren’t just for the summer time. Karen and Chandler Converse were out for a nice boat ride and captured t…
BIPS Thanks as Lighthouse Reopens
The Barrier Island Parks Society extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Gasparilla Island Lighthou…











