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Last week to get your veteran stories in the Beacon
■ STAFF REPORT If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you would like to recognize him or…
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Elliott
William “Bill” Elliott, 91, passed away on October 18, 2018. He was surrounded by family.
He was preceded in death by his p…
Profile: Gabriel Maldonado
■ BY SUE ERWIN Gabriel Maldonado has been working in a kitchen since he was about six-years-old. His parents owned a small r…
Mote launches red tide mitigation and control institute
To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory leaders are thrilled to announc…
Reader enjoyed October articles
To the Editor: Your October edition of the Beacon is a very enjoyable…
A quiet good-bye to the folks at The Fishery
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Thursday morning, October 18, a light breeze pushed a melancholy feeling around the bruised and potho…
As stone crab season begins many wonder … are those crabs safe to eat?
■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s officially stone crab season, and Dr. Phil Gravinese, a scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota…
Help celebrate 75 years of service with the BGFD
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Join Chief C.W. Blosser and the rest of the staff at the Boca Grande Fire Department as they celebrate 75 yea…
Botched brownies lead to smoky Island House situation
All was well in the end on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 7:30 p.m. after the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to th…
Come out for the spookiest of island traditions: The Boca Grande Halloween Carnival
■ STAFF REPORT Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going to be scary, funny, cute or adorable for…