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Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show deadline extended

March 21, 2024
The deadline to register to be in the show has been extended to April 1. Come one, come all to the very posh Dog Show— “Puttin’ on the Dog”—Saturday, April 6th at 10 a.m. at the Community Cente…

Carillon bells ring again, parsonage restored at First Baptist

March 21, 2024
Those on the island at noon and 5 p.m. will know what time it is without a watch or iPhone, as the carillon is now ringing at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande. “The Baptist Church carillon i…

4-Digits are here

March 21, 2024
Pick up your 4-Digit Phone Book in the Boca Beacon office parking lot, 431 Park Ave. next week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. First copy free, $5 for a second.

Iguana removal takes chummy approach

March 21, 2024
There is officially a new person to call on-island for iguana removal, with former iguana hunter, George Cera, named as the secondary vendor.  The new iguana hunter in town, Brian Ambrose,…

Turmeric, spicy recipe ingredient for red tide?

March 21, 2024
Panelists at the annual Red Tide Forum shared that the latest word on red tide could be turmeric. The fourth in-person Red Tide Forum was held in the Community Center Auditorium on Tuesday afte…

Trump beats non-candidate Haley by four votes in Boca Grande precinct

March 21, 2024
In-person vote in both counties had Trump tied Even though Donald J. Trump had sealed up the Republican nomination a week before during Super Tuesday primaries, a few voters still came out Tues…

Protect nesting birds this spring

March 21, 2024
Beach-nesting birds have begun their breeding season along Florida’s coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturbance, storm…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dancer & grocer found Boca Grande

March 21, 2024
A ballerina and a hopeless romantic meet at an art exhibit by the famous French artist Rodin’s statue of “The Kiss.” Of course, they fall in love almost instantly. Things get in the way, but event…

EcoWatch: Wile E. Coyotes are here to stay in Florida

March 14, 2024
The coyote is here to stay in Florida. Indeed, we have had coyotes for quite some time. In fact, right now, if you live anywhere in Florida, you will share the landscape with coyotes, or Canis lat…

SW Florida Fishing: Spring has sprung?

March 14, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE It’s starting to feel like spring here in Boca Grande, and the cold weather fishing patterns are starting to move on. The water temperatures have risen quite a bit over…