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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

May 11, 2023
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Waylon, Matt and Dan took top honors in the Howl at the Moon Tournament. There were 39 releases in that three-hour tournament. TEN YEARS AGO The new…

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FISHING

May 11, 2023
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Bocascopes

May 11, 2023
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Islander against Clinic plan to be discussed at BGHPB meeting next week

May 4, 2023
To the Editor: I am writing to ask for your support in OPPOSING the plans the Boca Grande Clinic has submitted to Lee County to build a 13,299 square foot medical building at the cost of $35 mill…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island resident really upset about, well … us

May 4, 2023
To the Editor: I was stunned by the article published in the Boca Beacon on April 14 regarding the Historic Board Meeting on April 12.  One paragraph is full of inaccuracies and starts with…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS clarifies their position

May 4, 2023
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society (BGHS) understands the frustration of watching the landmarks we identify as home being lost to time. While history benchmarks itself on safeguard…

ECOWATCH

April 27, 2023
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HORTOONS

April 27, 2023
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

April 27, 2023
FIVE YEARS AGO The roster was filling up for Ladies Day, and the Boca Grande Historical Society elected Karen Grace to her second term as president. TEN YEARS AGO Capt. Charlie Coleman’s te…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island lover is so thankful for all of the memories made here

April 27, 2023
Editor’s note:    This letter was written prior to the author knowing the bench was gone. She was contacted, and did still wish to have it run.  To the Editor: I would like t…