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Man states swing bridge was closed to boat traffic, GIBA refutes accusation
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Beacon received an anonymous call on Monday, August 22 from a man who complained that the Boca Gran…
Letter to the Editor: Futch explains his airport authority run for election
To the Editor: I am Mark Futch, and I am asking for your vote for Charlotte County Airport Authority. This year’s electoral…
Agape delivers water purification systems, food to Cuba
BY SUE ERWIN – The Venice Christian Ministries Agape Flights took off for Cuba on Tuesday, August 23, the first time the loc…
Cayo Costa visitor dies while swimming
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to an emergency cal…
Obituary: John Norman Grant Quirk
John Norman Grant Quirk passed away surrounded by his wife and children on August 22, 2016 after a courageous battle…
What Trumpery is this? The case of the missing signs thickens as not one, but two are stolen
One Boca Grande family is not happy at all after their Trump sign at their home was stolen. According to a report filed with…
EARS takes in Louisiana flood shelter dogs and cats, help is needed
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Marion Lutz, the Director of the Englewood Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS), has been a very busy woman i…
Boca Grande Camera Club to focus on mentoring program, workshops and more meetings this year
The Boca Grande Camera Club committee members are busy planning an exciting season ahead. “We hope all current participants…
Belcher residents ask, ‘Why move the ospreys?
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Seagate Development contractors are down at the southern tip of the island on the old FPL property almos…