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March 12, 2026
We endured a cold winter this year, but it’s warming up very fast. The white pelicans have headed north; water temps are already into the 70s inside. The Gulf is right at 70 degrees. The southeast w…

March 12, 2026
Some extremely good news came the way of this part of the world on Monday, when Ringling College of Art and Design and the Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that the Hermitage would take over the s…

March 12, 2026
To the Editor: A special thank you to everyone who attended our 25th season of  “History Bytes.” Sally Van ltalie and Robert Johnson initially developed this program, and it continues to imp…

March 12, 2026
To the Editor: When we agreed to co-chair the Strawberry Festival, we knew it would be a good experience. There are so many wonderful people involved. There is such a rich history of generous giv…

March 12, 2026
To the Editor: There was a miscommunication between Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association President Chris Taylor and the Boca Beacon in last week’s article that needs to be addressed. For cla…

March 12, 2026
If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man. A quote oft…

March 5, 2026
BY DANIEL ANDREWS, CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER Long before “water quality” became a headline, a handful of Floridians warned that the way we were reshaping this state would carry long-term consequen…

March 5, 2026
To the Editor: I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the community for their overwhelming support of the recent Beach Ball held on Monday, March 2 to benefit the Boca Grande Preschool…

March 5, 2026
Last Saturday, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust scientist Dr. Aaron Adams came to Boca Grande for a talk with the Gulf Conservation Alliance, a regional group trying to find solutions for our fisheries…

March 5, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Another great week of back bay fishing to kick off march! Spring weather is upon us and the fish know it. Lots of redfish have poured into Bull and Turtle Bays and are…