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Lemon Bay Women head to Regionals

The Lemon Bay Women’s Interclub team will be headed to Regionals at Heron Creek next week. Interclub is a part of Florida S…

Island School alum and Women’s Club Scholarship winner makes dean’s list

Kylie Robbins earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the Fall 2025 semester. Robbins is a senior majoring…

Pigskin Pickin’ League Winner

Dave ‘Smitty’ Smith, of Hudson’s Grocery, picked the Seattle Seahawks to win the Super Bowl this year. Smitty won this year…
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Perfect fishing weather …

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE In between fronts this week, the fishing…
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SW Florida Fishing: Was once everyone’s, now for the few.

 BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR It’s a sad day here in Boca Grande for…
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SW Florida Fishing: Convicts bite early in local tourney

The Lemon Bay Girls Beach Volleyball team sponsored the “Catch a Convict” sheepshead tournament as a fundraiser. Cape Haze…
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OPINION: Placida apartments and Coral Creek protected wetlands

BY ROB ROBBINS PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF CAPE HAZE On Feb. 9, the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to fo…
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New Chamber Back Bay Fishing Tournament

The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced the first annual Gasparilla Grande Slam Back Bay Fishing Tournament…
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Thanks to Island School Golf Challenge supporters

BY THE ISLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION The Island School Foundation’s chairperson, Mary Johnston, summed up the day: “Condition…
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Wrapping up the 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic

The Boca Beacon’s 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opened on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 and finished on Tuesday, Feb. 10…