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Boca Grande dogs take spotlight at Woman’s Club show
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The rain arrived at the Boca Grande Community Center at almost the same time the dogs, handlers and spec…
Details for Ladies Day, World’s Richest starting to come together for 2019 season
Ladies, are you ready to win some money this year? The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has not only announced the times…
Beacon staff nominated for nine Florida Press Association awards
The Florida Press Association released their 2019 nominees for the Better Weekly Newspaper Awards, and the Boca Beacon team…
Bike parade, Spring Fair to be held next weekend; get your entries ready this week
On Saturday, March 30 the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center…
A fascinating find just north of our island: Historical Society hosts doctor who found indigenous remains
BY SUE ERWIN – Human skeletal remains were discovered in the Gulf of…
South Central Florida eco-tour planned by Friends
Join the Friends of Boca Grande on an eco-tour of South Central Florida to learn about ancient habitats that are home to the…
2018 water quality report released by Water Association
SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s 2018 Water Quality Report…
Former real estate editor Bubil to speak about buildings he loves
Harold Bubil, the recently retired real estate editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has written many articles titled “Flor…
OBITUARY: Lori Charette
BY ANNE LAMORIELLO – There was no cry for help, just a big splash. Without even thinking and before I could run for help, Lo…
Critter Classic needs sponsors
To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society is seeking business and group sponsorships for their 11th annual Critter Classic Golf…