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Hurricane season in Southwest Florida is more than just a few names on a weather map. For residents across Charlotte and Lee counties, Boca Grande and the barrier i…
“Accepting that one day your role might be handled by a robot is a hard pill to swallow. But if you can learn anything from history, it’s that when machines take over, workers must learn to adapt an…
Sarasota Opera has received a $60,000 Empowering Arts Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to support programming and operations during the company’s 2025–2026 season.
The grant, made p…
The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will host Lighthouses & Lullabies on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum.
The free family eve…
Friends of Boca Grande will kick off its 2025/26 cultural season this fall with the return of Rhythm & Boots, a concert series showcasing leading voices in country, bluegrass and contemporary ro…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
In last week’s article, we reviewed some of the data BGSTA turtle patrollers collect for FWC regarding nest inventory as well as some challenges we face while con…
BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER
I’ve suffered the painful sting of a Portuguese man-of-war at least a dozen times. Consequently, being victimized by a man-of-war, it’s easy to argue that it’s one of a be…
Readers of the Beacon might have noticed a new byline in last week’s paper; Angela McPhillips is the newest edition to the Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Magazine team, bringing with her a fresh perspec…
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
Electrolyte drinks have become a popular choice for staying hydrated, not only after workouts but also during long days in the Florida sun. Whether you’re playing…
On August 18th Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell issued the annual Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices for 2025 property values. The TRIM Notice shows property owners the assessed value of the…
