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SW Florida Fishing: They’re biting. Where are you?

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Another great week of fishing here in Boca Grande! We are catching a little bit of everything f…
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5th Street temporary beach access reopens

Lee County reopened the Boca Grande 5th Street Beach Access at dawn on Monday, April 28. This temporary access includes par…
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Reckless irrigation usage on island results in drastic water shortage

Overuse for irrigation this week has resulted in low pressure for water on the island. “We had about 30 percent chance o…

Rhythm and Boots

The Gibson Brothers performed their award-winning bluegrass music at…

This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO The United Methodist Women distributed funds from…
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Update your address before leaving

As the island quiets down for the off-season, remember to come by the Boca Beacon office, 431 Park Ave., before heading out…
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North Port connects Springs to Legacy Trail

On Tuesday, April 8, the North Port City Commission approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for a ne…
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Woman’s Club announces grants

For more than 75 years, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has consistently fulfilled its mission of community improvement throug…
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The Historian’s Dilemma: Nostalgia vs Fact on Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande

BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER “To write history requires  a whole life of observation,&…

Keylime Bistro reopens Saturday after renovation

Keylime Bistro is reopening in the Depot building Saturday morning, April 26. “It’s been tough going through this, but t…