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September 14, 2023

An old treasure in the trees on Placida Road

A parcel on Placida Road, with an empty 1920s cottage just south of the Hacienda condominiums and across from Cape Haze Resort, may have a new owner. The property was originally listed on the c…

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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON …

September 14, 2023

FIVE YEARS AGO The newly-replanted Gilchrist median was thriving. Red tide was still a problem along island beaches. TEN YEARS AGO The me…

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON …

September 7, 2023

FIVE YEARS AGO Almost two weeks without any major red tide issues was a big deal, after a period of about two years where it was terrible.&nbsp…

A FOUNTAIN UPDATE …

August 24, 2023

The number of people who responded after we ran a story about the wayward Alzamora fountain gives proof of the fact that there are many people on …

TIMELINE FOR AUGUST 25: THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

August 24, 2023

FIVE YEARS AGO The Beacon swept the Florida Press Association awards presentation, and Hopkins & Daughter celebrated 30 years of ownership …

OBITUARY: Robert Johnson

August 17, 2023

This generational pilot boat captain has crossed the bar Capt. Robert W. Johnson passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his family home, t…

Can you take the fountain?

August 17, 2023

Fountain created decades ago by Alzamora sister needs a home right away Sometimes you don’t realize how much has changed in a place until you f…

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