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FIVE YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Kids Classic was canceled due to the pandemic. All donations were still distributed. T…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sok Nam Park

From Korea to a Boca Grande garden An interesting life is rarely a carefree life. It is in overcoming obstacles that muc…

Emails shed light on parking and beach access, as policy develops

Currently, the Boca Beacon is waiting on a public records request from Lee County to get a better understanding of what is…
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Patchwork of Policies: How Florida beach towns manage public access

BY MARCY SHORTUSE With a considerable population increase in Flor…
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Art festival begins tarpon season of events on May 13

Excitement is brewing as anglers and artists prepare for the 2025 “W…
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Irrigation overuse results in low island water pressure

Irrigation overuse last weekend resulted in a low pressure for water across the island. “We had about 30 percent chance…
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O’Bannon on famed fishing podcast

Capt. Phil O’Bannon appeared this week on the Mill House podcast. The sporting show podcast is led by Andy Mill, an athlete…
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Debbie Frank named as new Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation executive director     

The executive committee of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation has announced the appointment of Debbie Frank as the ex…
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Fund for replacement deputy house now at about $190,000

Fundraising continues for a new house for a sheriff’s deputy house on Gasparilla Island. This week, over $55,000 came in, w…
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Keylime Bistro reopens at station, adds additional indoor seating

Keylime Bistro reopened at the train station Saturday. The restaurant was essentially rebuilt, with new kitchen and a remov…