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There she is: Miss America, a nuclear engineer

Before her reign as Miss America was to come to an end, a stop in Boca Grande was essential for Grace Stanke. With the he…
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A margarita cup transformed by a simple story

The dedication of the new island Christmas tree gave the island a moment of cultural clarity last Sunday night. It was a …
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Jacob Patrick Halunen, 2004-23

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jacob Patrick Halunen of Englewood, Florida on Thursday, November 23,…
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2023: The year in Boca Grande Spotlight profiles

Every issue, the Boca Beacon highlights one of our own in our Page…
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Youth dive into water quality survey around Cape Haze & Coral Creek

When a group of Cape Haze residents met last month with Charlotte …

Lee County considers additional East Coast iguana vendor

At their upcoming Dec. 5, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Lee County will vote on a new contract for “populat…
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Manatees waiting for much-needed help this season

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put H…
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Holidays with bluegrass artists Darin and Brooke Aldridge

From the Grand Ole Opry stage to Boca Grande, bluegrass and the Americana duo, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, will be perform…
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Historical Society to dedicate Blaha library with Saturday reception

Almost ten years ago, James Blaha joined the Board of Directors of the Boca Grande Historical Society, and he and Ros…
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Brief: Police, fire and EMS news; Island School bomb threat

Island School bomb threat: The Island School had a bomb threat on the afternoon of Tues., Nov. 28. An email from Christin…