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Think the island is sinking in season?

September 8, 2022

While it seems like there are more visitors than ever, our population has actually decreased In the last few years, many Boca Grande residents have felt like the island was going to sink with the…

Seashells: the jewels of Florida’s beaches

September 8, 2022

Submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society Seashells have been a part of the culture in Southwest Florida for centuries. Just under 400 different species of shell have been identified in South…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A new season of learning, music and much more in our area …

September 8, 2022

While the social opportunities are few and far between at the moment, announcements from several local off-island organizations have proven that the 2022-23 season is going to be amazing. Here are j…

Timeline …

September 8, 2022

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission decided to pursue a new “sportfish” designation that would include tarpon as a catch-and-release…