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OBITUARY: Charles “Charlie” Eugene Mayes Sr.

January 6, 2022
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Charles (Charlie) Eugene Mayes, Sr. M.D. passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82 years old. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carol Stacy Mayes and his three...

You’re never too old try something new!

December 30, 2021
Boca Beacon
News, Sports & Outdoors

91-year-old retired United Airlines pilot and Navy Veteran John O’Connell paddleboarded for the first time in his life this past week in Boca Grande waters.He was accompanied by his granddaughter Laura...

OBITUARY: Ariel Spurgeon

December 30, 2021
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Ariel Quinn Spurgeon passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 30. Daughter, sister, mother, friend and forever mermaid, she is now catching the biggest wave. Born to Mark and RuthAnn Spurgeon...

Celebration of Life for Ray Smedley

December 30, 2021
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Raymond Smedley’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. at The Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande. His obituary is pending.

Back Country Fishing with Capt. Sandy Melvin

December 24, 2021
Boca Beacon
Sports & Outdoors

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Christmas Lights of Downtown Boca Grande

December 24, 2021
Boca Beacon
Community, News

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Horoscopes for 12-24-21

December 24, 2021
Boca Beacon
Columns, Entertainment

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pain at the pump could be assuaged by crude oil dip

To the Editor: Florida drivers could soon receive deep discounts at the gas pump. Crude oil prices were slashed on “Black Friday” and unable to recover on Monday. The crude price cut was sparked...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Look for new programs at Cedar Point

To the Editor: Did you know that pelicans’ beaks can hold more than their stomachs? Or that Brown Pelicans almost went extinct and Florida was instrumental in saving them? How about that our American...

OBITUARY: Wendell Howell

November 5, 2021
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Wendell (Wendy) K. Howell, 96, of Amery, Wis. and Tavares, Fla., died peacefully on November 3, 2021, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis. Wendell was born March 15, 1925, in Boca Grande...