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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rev. Daphne Johnson
June 22, 2023
There is a new face, a new style, but an old soul coming to the Lighthouse United Methodist congregation in Boca Grande. The Reverend Daphne Johnson has been named the new pastor, following the year…
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
June 22, 2023
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FIVE YEARS AGO
The Matriarch of Boca Grande took her last ride over the Causeway on June 20, 2018. Isabelle Joiner took her first steps on the dock at Whidden’s, as well…
New golf cart regulations go into effect July 1 … Do you know what they entail?
June 16, 2023
One of the biggest changes to take place in a very long time is about to occur on July 1, when the newly-signed golf cart law goes into effect. House Bill 949 was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis a few w…
Historic Preservation Board extends ‘Octopus Tree’ dialog
June 16, 2023
While there was only one item on the agenda for the June meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, June 14, it was one that could not be decided easily. It was all about t…
53 tarpon released, 23 boats … lots of fun
June 16, 2023
The anglers who fished the “Ladies Night Out: Howl at the Moon” tournament on Saturday, June 10 barely had any time to howl, as 53 tarpon kept almost all 23 boats busy for three hours.
The first…
Red Gill to rev up this Saturday
June 16, 2023
Are you ready for the last tarpon tournament of the season? The Red Gill Invitational is happening on Saturday, June 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The entry fee is $750, $100 of which will be donated t…
Shorebird colony at north end in peril due to humans and pet interaction
June 16, 2023
A large least tern nesting area located on the beach in front of Sea Watch is a welcome sight to any bird lover, particularly those who realize who fragile they can be when nesting. According to res…