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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Play it safe when celebrating with fireworks

December 29, 2022
To the Editor: As preparations are made to ring in the new year, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind Florida residents that the private use of fireworks is legal on three hol…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disaster assistance application deadline approaches

December 29, 2022
To the Editor: More than $4.4 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian. But …

BOCASCOPES

December 22, 2022
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BOCA BEACON (NOT SO) ACCU-WEATHER

December 22, 2022
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WRONG KEY

December 22, 2022
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Reflecting on the recovery from Hurricane Ian

December 22, 2022
By Hector Flores, Charlotte County The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are a time of celebration and reflection. I wish you and your loved ones health, happiness and a deserving respite from …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Maritime Museum thanks all for support and post-hurricane help

December 22, 2022
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and Whidden’s Marina would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. A special thank you to Sandy Melvin and…

T’was the Night Before Christmas on Don Pedro Island

December 22, 2022
T’was the night before Christmas and all around No noses were frozen, no snow fluttered down. No children in flannels were tucked into bed, They all wore their shorty pajamas instead! …

ECOWATCH

December 22, 2022
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

December 16, 2022
FIVE YEARS AGO The Pink Pony got that really cool machine that presses pennies into different designs.  TEN YEARS AGO Ed Seale passed away, a true Southern gentleman who helped shape…