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Obituary: Phyllis Clark Daughtrey
Mrs. Phyllis Clark Daughtrey, 80, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her home in Fort Meade, Fla.
Mrs. Daughtrey wa…
Obituary: David Shawn Hugger
David Shawn Hugger, son of Karen and Richard Hugger and father of Liam Hugger, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Ho…
Letter to the Editor: BIPS raises the roof – and lots of $ – with Green Gala
Dear Editor,
Then the lights went out. The Barrier Island Parks Society has wrapped up its “Light up the Night” 19t…
Guest editorial: Conservancy walk held, two more scheduled
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On Friday, March 27, a small group of isla…
Kipp takes top honors at Boca Grande Dog Show
Island dogs were out in full force on Saturday, March 28, for the Bo…
What will the ‘big’ item be this year? BGHS fundraiser talk of the town this week
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Ever wanted to have dinner with a past president? How about dinner with a past president who loves to…
Easter brings egg hunts, Lilly P. and sunrise service
There aren’t many places that celebrate Easter as seriously as Gasparilla Island does, and this year is no exception.
On…
The phone books are here!
The Boca Beacon’s 2015 4-Digit Phone Book has arrived and is currently being distributed in front of the Boca Grande Post O…
GIBA holds special board meeting, executive session on Tuesday
BY JACK SHORT
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority met on Tuesday, March 24, to hold a special board meeting immediate…
Lee County impact fee reductions held over, Charlotte aims to follow suit
BY JACK SHORT
Lee County recently adopted an ordinance to amend certain impact fee collection and schedules and Charlott…