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March 9, 2023
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 123 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 79 samples fr…

March 3, 2023
Several hours after deadline on Thursday, March 2, Vertical Bridge Vice President of Development Steve Gosnell wrote to the Boca Beacon in response to the article below. See his statement at the end…

March 3, 2023
Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association March brings gorgeous weather and increased numbers of users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun…

March 3, 2023
Boca Grande community members are invited to join Lee County officials at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, for a ribbon cutting and sneak peek at Lee County Parks & Recreation’s soon-to-open dog park…

March 3, 2023
Come join the United Methodist Women at the annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center grounds. Lots of fun, good food and the traditional aucti…

March 3, 2023
West Charlotte County residents turned out in great number to let Charlotte County Commissioners know they are adamant that densities in their area need to be controlled for the protection of the pe…

March 3, 2023
By Susan Hanafee If you want a clearer picture of what is going on in this complicated world of ours, grab a copy of Daniel Runde’s new book, “The American Imperative,” then catch his remarks at…

March 3, 2023
Wini Smart loved two things the most, painting and helping people. In her honor, Smart Studio is hosting a benefit art show and sale featuring original watercolor and oil paintings by the late artis…

March 3, 2023
The Easter Egg Hunt at the Boca Grande Community Center is a tradition that isn’t missed by many families, including those who live here and those who live far away and visit at that time every year…

March 3, 2023
Inn Marina Manager Brian Knight recently received a letter that made him quite happy. It came from Mercury Marine, and declared the Inn Marina to be number one in service, as nominated by their cust…