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March 12, 2026
Above, Sir John Scarlett with his wife, Gwenda, after the talk at the Boca Grande Community Center.         Photo by Garland Sir John Scarlett ran Britain’s MI6. On Friday, he came to the Boca Gr…

March 12, 2026
Just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Boca Grande Hotel at 5800 Gasparilla Road due to a report of a man causing a disturbance and holding a c…

March 12, 2026
Cast members Kimberly Whipple and Jim Grant in Royal Palm Players’ production of this year’s musical “1776,” which highlights the men behind the founding of our nation.                             …

March 12, 2026
Construction is still underway on the restroom facilities at the Sea Grape parking area of Gasparilla Island State Park and on track to be completed in 2026. Sea Grape is a public beach area loca…

March 12, 2026
The Lighthouse United Methodist Church is holding their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser for the next several weeks. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, grits, fresh fruit and fellows…

March 12, 2026
The Boca Grande Club and Boca Bay Pass club held a Tennis Mixer. Over 60 participants played at both clubs on Saturday afternoon. Some of the group shown here at Boca Grande Club after the games.  …

March 12, 2026
From ice rinks to island stage Long before she found herself backstage at Boca Grande’s Royal Palm Players, Lisa Naum first discovered her love of performing on the ice. Growing up in Auburn…

March 12, 2026
To the Editor: When we agreed to co-chair the Strawberry Festival, we knew it would be a good experience. There are so many wonderful people involved. There is such a rich history of generous giv…

March 12, 2026
To the Editor: There was a miscommunication between Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association President Chris Taylor and the Boca Beacon in last week’s article that needs to be addressed. For cla…

March 12, 2026
If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man. A quote oft…