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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Afternoon at the Pink Pony with Spring Breakers

During the weeks of spring break, families must be strategic about when they decide to come downtown for an ice cream cone…

Taking the ‘Christ’ Out Of Gilchrist: Churches not viable without parking

BY PETER SODERBERG Many of those of us deeply engaged with the three churches on Gilchrist Avenue are aghast by our read…

Letters: Bad timing to restrict parking during recovery  

To the Editor: It makes no sense to restrict parking while the island is still and for some time yet, being rehabilitate…

This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO Boca Grande Glee Club, yoga classes and chorus reh…

An April Fools’ Day ordinance, finally arrived

We can be sure that you, our dear reader, are tired of hearing about…

Boca Grande Live!

This past Monday evening, Friends’ Boca Grande Live! featured Rock this Town Orchestra with swinging sounds of the ‘50s and…
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The Island Golfer: Women’s golf programs promote fun and friendship

There’s something remarkable happening on the golf course that has never occurred before. The face of the game has cha…
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EcoWatch: Are we en route for silent oceans?

“Without sharks, you take away the apex predator of the ocean, and you destroy the entire food chain.” Peter Benchley, A…
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SW Florida Fishing: Snook showing up…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Spring is here and the weather this week has been great! It seems that for the time being we ha…
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Paddle launch, more beach access, reopen on Gasparilla Island

Lee County Parks and Recreation has opened the 19th Street paddle craft launch as well as beach accesses on 1st, 3rd…