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Guest Editorial: Reflections on aging in Boca Grande
BY JOAN ARDREY
It’s only late April, but it seems summer weather has decided to settle in early this year, bringing…
Ladies, it’s almost time to catch ’em up!
Artwork by Brendan Coudal
The 2015 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament is right around the corner, with fishing on Saturday, M…
Gilchrist residents speak to the community: There’s been a miscommunication
The following is a statement prepared exclusively for the Boca Beacon, regarding the stance taken on Gilchrist Avenue parki…
Hope for Haitians group takes trek to monitor progress
A makeshift kitchen in the corner of a Haitian home that will be rep…
Chamber to host mixer at 3rd Street on Tuesday
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer a…
Island School/BGAA host show this weekend, RPP to hold auditions next week
Students from The Island School will present their year’s worth of artwork at the first Island School exhibit that the Boca…
Charlotte County approves reduced impact fees
Charlotte County Commissioners voted to adopt impact fees at 40 perccent of the rate recommended by technical studies…
Last kids’ fishing tourney of the season to be held May 2
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at the next youth fishing tournament, scheduled for…
Two local parks projects to be considered by TDC
BY JACK SHORT
Representatives of Gasparilla Island State Parks submitted two applications to be included among the L…
Health Clinic discusses stroke response, board elections and accreditation at annual meeting
Boca Grande Fire Chief C.W. Blosser addresses the members of the board at the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s annual meeting. P…