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In case you weren’t aware, ‘the pile’ has left the island

January 20, 2023
The pile is gone. Completely, utterly and totally gone. Where last week there was a mountain of debris, almost classifying as the highest point in Southwest Florida, there is now a clean parking a…

Don’t forget about the chowder next Friday!

January 20, 2023
A more complete list of chefs and restaurants contributing to The Island School’s annual chowder dinner has been released, as well as information about entertainment and an auction. As of press…

Milne rocked the Fust with blues, boogie woogie and more

January 20, 2023
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 17 the loggia at the Johann Fust Library sounded more like a juke joint than a higher place of learning – and sometimes that is quite all right … especially when …

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak on the future of our environment

January 20, 2023
By Roger Lewis, Friends of Boca Grande On Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 4:30 p.m, Elizabeth Kolbert, one of the nation’s leading science reporters, will discuss her book “Under a White Sky: The Nature…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where are the gopher tortoises? What about the roaches?

January 20, 2023
To the editor: Where are our gopher tortoises? These sleepy creatures normally thrive in the northwest corner of Gasparilla Island where they burrow in the soft sand along the Gulf. They ven…

Conservation Foundation to host Florida Highwaymen for a one-night-only art event next month

January 20, 2023
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is thrilled to host a collective of Florida Highwaymen for a special one-night-only exhibition of their legendary art. The event will take place, Wedn…

Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival coming soon

January 20, 2023
The 35th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, January 28 to 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days on the grounds of the Englewood Elks Club at 401 N….

ON THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

January 20, 2023
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The animals were getting blessed, Royal Palm Players were putting on “The Boca Girls” and everyone was preparing for the Taste of Boca Grande. TEN YEA…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John Sherman, on Boca Grande and the Kansas City Royals

January 20, 2023
John Sherman loves baseball. He played ball as a kid and dreamed of being in the big leagues one day. His dream came true, in a manner of speaking. He is not a player, but he is principal owner of…

GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s been … a year

January 20, 2023
BY SHERIFF BILL PRUMMELL, CHARLOTTE COUNTY It’s been a year. A year of highs and lows, leaving us with a broader appreciation for this journey we are on and those with whom we choose to surroun…