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Turmeric, spicy recipe ingredient for red tide?
March 21, 2024
Panelists at the annual Red Tide Forum shared that the latest word on red tide could be turmeric.
The fourth in-person Red Tide Forum was held in the Community Center Auditorium on Tuesday aftern…
Trump beats non-candidate Haley by four votes in Boca Grande precinct
March 21, 2024
In-person vote in both counties had Trump tied
Even though Donald J. Trump had sealed up the Republican nomination a week before during Super Tuesday primaries, a few voters still came out Tuesda…
Protect nesting birds this spring
March 21, 2024
Beach-nesting birds have begun their breeding season along Florida’s coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturbance, storms…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dancer & grocer found Boca Grande
March 21, 2024
A ballerina and a hopeless romantic meet at an art exhibit by the famous French artist Rodin’s statue of “The Kiss.” Of course, they fall in love almost instantly. Things get in the way, but eventua…
EcoWatch: Wile E. Coyotes are here to stay in Florida
March 14, 2024
The coyote is here to stay in Florida. Indeed, we have had coyotes for quite some time. In fact, right now, if you live anywhere in Florida, you will share the landscape with coyotes, or Canis latra…
SW Florida Fishing: Spring has sprung?
March 14, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
It’s starting to feel like spring here in Boca Grande, and the cold weather fishing patterns are starting to move on. The water temperatures have risen quite a bit over t…
SW Florida Fishing: Nature’s reality check
March 14, 2024
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR
When spring comes the world is new again and the great outdoors speaks to us in so many ways. This spring has been full of rain and the nesting birds have are missing many o…
Letters: Communications group Auxcomm appreciates Beacon support
March 14, 2024
To the Editor:
Thank you for the standby Emergency Operations Center announcement coverage in this week’s Beacon. The emphasis in bold you added in the highlights & system overview sect…
Kelly Shore talks flower farms at Garden Club march meet
March 14, 2024
COURTESY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
Flower farms are my passion. With this heartfelt sentence, floral designer and flower farm advocate Kelly Shore greeted members of the Boca Grande Ga…
Gasparilla Island Conservation promotes bike safety during spring break
March 14, 2024
Spring has sprung and Boca Grande is abuzz. With the gorgeous weather, there has also been an increase in people enjoying the GICIA Bike Path. In a cooperative effort to provide a safe and fun exper…