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A rare find: Girl finds a coveted shell on local beach

June 16, 2023
On Monday, June 5 a little girl made a fantastic find just off the north end of Palm Island, south of Stump Pass. Amateur sheller Olivia Green, eight, of Texas had visited this beach many times befo…

Lee County fertilizer restriction period now in effect

June 16, 2023
Lee County reminds the public that fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous may not be used on lawns and landscapes during the rainy season, between June 1 and September 30. Excessive nutri…

‘Hurricane survival’ seminar scheduled for next week in Punta Gorda

June 15, 2023
Charlotte County Libraries and History will present “After The Storm – Hurricane Survival,” a panel discussion featuring experts who will share their advice to help you better survive a major weathe…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tim Bonisolli

June 15, 2023
Tim Bonisolli is a man of few words. He prefers to let his actions and his work identify him. That being said, we asked Tim for an interview, now that he’s the new Boca Grande Community Center super…

Who’s that lady painting around town? It’s local artist, storyteller and writer Leslie Ann Joiner 

June 15, 2023
You might have seen her around downtown or at Whidden’s lately, hair in a bun with a cupful of brushes and her sweet little dog Pearl at her feet. Leslie Ann Jo…

WRONG KEY

June 15, 2023
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Boca Beacon (not-so) Accuweather forecast

June 15, 2023
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HORTOONS

June 15, 2023
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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!

June 8, 2023
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Five releases for the win! Capt. Travis Joiner team on ‘Family Tradition’ wins GIKCTT 2023

June 8, 2023
As they headed home on the waters of Boca Grande Pass last Saturday night, Hugh Potter and his friends Braden Dolphin, Grady Abbott and Brandt Cataldo were pretty sure they had won the Gasparilla Is…