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The land of shamrocks and leprechauns: Ireland
BY JEAN NETHERY
The Beacon welcomes back our occasional writer, Jean Nethery, who is writing this time about Ireland. T…
This Saturday night the howling shall commence …
If you’re anywhere near Boca Grande Pass Saturday night, don’t be surprised if you hear some odd noises. The howling will b…
Coupling failure closes bridge to traffic during holiday weekend
BY JACK SHORT
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority closed its swing bridge briefly to road traffic and for at least 19…
Memorial Day weekend not kind to island sea turtles
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Island sea turtle patrollers were full of excit…
More indicators of booming economic recovery
Shown in the two accompanying charts, mid-year tourist tax collectio…
Anglers and artists make for a great combination during Tarpon Festival Weekend in downtown Boca Grande
BY CARROLL SWAYZE
Excitement is brewing as anglers and artists alike prepare for the 2015 Tarpon Festival in downtown B…
Obituary: Virginia Jeane Wilber
Virginia Jeane “Shay” Wilber, born in Albany, N.Y. on October 7, 1979 to the parents of Mr. and Mrs. David F. Wilber III, d…
Profile: The new minister in town, Matthew Williams
BY JACK SHORT
Sometimes it takes a few knocks at the door before someone finally answers. For Rev. Matthew Morgan Willia…
BGIPOA and 5F sued over settlement agreement
Twenty five years of dispute seemed to have been put aside — at least for a day or so.
The ink was barely dry on an agr…
Studying tarpon with … balloons?
BY JACK SHORT
Scientists from the Florida Institute of Technology hope everyone fishing the pass next week won’t be alar…