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Check out paradise, eat some Bubba’s Roadhouse and celebrate Cayo Costa
■ BY SUE ERWIN Explorers of secluded parks are invited to come and celebrate Cayo Costa Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on S…
Profile: Jodi Overman
■ BY SUE ERWIN Many of the residents in Boca Grande could easily recognize Jodi Overman’s smiling face due the number of yea…
Steve Seidensticker Celebration of Life
A celebration of the life of Steve Seidensticker will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edson Keith Est…
Obituary: Charles C. Whitaker II
Charles C. Whitaker II, best known as Sonny, passed away on October 1…
Great memories of a unique man
To the Editor: Hello, I am Chris Grilo, U.S. Army. I am serving in K…
Many thanks from a grateful family to a grieving community
To the Editor, Dear Friends and Relatives,
Words cannot convey my gratitude to those who took part in the beautiful expr…
Chamber mixer to feature Mota’s Munchies October 18
Don’t miss the first Chamber mixer of the season, co-hosted by newest Chamber member Mota’s Munchies Fresh Mexican Cuisine a…
Hurricane Michael missed the island, but we still felt effects
The Coast Guard had to take two men off this sailboat on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 9 near Gasparilla Island, as eight-foo…
Fire Department to host celebration of 75th anniversary on October 24
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In 1941 Gasparilla Island was on alert, with the looming prospect of a world war in mind. Residents we…
Beacon looking for veteran stories
If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or her, please co…