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The future of Warm Mineral Springs is once again tentative

January 12, 2023
The pressure is on again to develop the area surrounding Warm Mineral Springs in North Port. This has been an on-again-off-again controversy for years, with the scientists, archaeologists and envi…

The green flash: Have you seen it? Do you know what it is?

January 12, 2023
Watching the sunset in Boca Grande is one of the most favored traditions, whether you live here year-round or just vacation here. Stopping your day to watch that fiery ball hit the Gulf of Mexico,…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Amy McCandless, the lady behind the Facebook persona of Fugate’s during the storm

January 12, 2023
If a book were to be written about surviving a hurricane from a mental health or spiritual standpoint, Amy McCandless could be the author. As the general manager of Fugate’s, she has not only kept…

Camera Club heads to Selby Gardens

January 12, 2023
The Boca Grande Camera Club, an already hustling, bustling group of island shutterbugs, have started their season off with a bang. Their first meeting was just this past week, and their first fiel…

BOCA BEACON (not so) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

January 12, 2023
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HORTOONS

January 12, 2023
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WRONG KEY

January 12, 2023
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

January 12, 2023
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Tesla Quartet was performing at the Community Center, Mote was celebrating their five year anniversary on the island and the Three Sisters’ varia…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FEMA Announces Special Consideration for Temporary Housing Units in Special Flood Hazard Areas

January 12, 2023
To the Editor: After reviewing in-depth analysis and evaluations, FEMA recognizes Special Flood Hazard Areas may be the only feasible option to place temporary housing units in Charlotte, Colli…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DeSantis pledges funding for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s waters

January 12, 2023
To the Editor, This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-06 (Achieving Even More Now for Florida’s Environment), to further advance the protection of Florida’s environment and …