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Letter to the Editor: Strawberry Festival committee gives thanks to the community
To the Editor:
The United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church want to express our appreciation to everyone …
Get your Ultimate Dining Experience tickets today
Time is running out to get raffle tickets for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Dining Experience.
With eac…
Profile: Pastor Brian Brightly
BY JACK SHORT – Pastor Brian Brightly is a remarkably energetic speaker and a progressive thinker. I confess I’ve ne…
Art for Haitian Children auction to be held at Smart Studio
The Smart Studio will present a special silent auction of Dominica…
Hop on the Big Red Bus next Thursday: Donate blood, see a movie for free
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is sponsoring a blood drive on Thurs…
A whole lot of line means a whole lot of troubles for our marine life
BY JACK SHORT – As the water crosses that magical temperature threshold somewhere in the mid-70s, the fish and the things…
Open enrollment at The Island School wrapping up next week
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Next week marks the end of open enrollment at The Island School for the next school year and, at…
Opposing groups fail to reach consensus on median parking, county awaits new proposals
BY JACK SHORT – The three plans outlined in a recent Beacon story failed to gain traction between the two main sides…
Are you ready to catch’em up?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND LEW HASTINGS – It’s springtime in Boca Grande and that means tarpon season is rapidly approach…
Native Now to host World Water Day Sunday, ‘Reflections’ discussion on Monday
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Water. Every living thing needs it to survive. Almost 97 percent of the Earth’s water can be found in…