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If only love was enough … Suncoast helps newborn pups who lost their mama

Written by Sheila Evans on June 29, 2023. Posted in Community.

The call went out last week. Suncoast Humane Society was in desperate need of people who could foster newborn, fragile puppies. The mother of these puppies came to Suncoast in desperate need. She was pregnant and in dire circumstances. In fact, she did not survive, but her nine puppies did.

HAM IT UP: Dusty Hopkins’ Honor Flight

Written by Staff Report on June 29, 2023. Posted in ham-it-up.

A tribute to Father Carosella

Written by Staff Report on June 29, 2023. Posted in Community.

BOCA GRANDE’S (NOT SO) ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

Written by Marcy Shortuse on June 29, 2023. Posted in Columns, Entertainment.

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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

Written by Boca Beacon on June 29, 2023. Posted in Columns, Community.

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Sea turtle numbers for the week

Written by Boca Beacon on June 29, 2023. Posted in News.

If you love sea turtles, here’s your chance to adopt one! (No, you can’t take them home)

Written by Staff Report on June 29, 2023. Posted in News.

The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association recently announced their inaugural Adopt-A-Nest program for the 2023 season, which allows you to adopt a sea turtle nest on Gasparilla Island and be a part of protection and conservation efforts. Adoption donations will help protect and conserve endangered sea turtles. Funds will be used for turtle patrol equipment, […]

A fond farewell to ‘The Tack Room’ on Gilchrist

Written by Marcy Shortuse on June 29, 2023. Posted in Community History.

The old “Tack Room” cottage that sat in the front of the home at 161/181 Gilchrist Avenue is now gone, but the old “Octopus Tree” appears to be completely intact. In fact, it looks even more impressive now that the little house is out of the way. The new owners hope to have a plan […]

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Written by Marcy Shortuse on June 29, 2023. Posted in Columns, Entertainment.

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OBITUARY: Joe Adrian

Written by Boca Beacon on June 29, 2023. Posted in Obituaries.

Joseph Leo Adrian, 78, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota and Boca Grande, Florida passed away from complications due to ataxia on June 23, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Herbert and Bernnes (née Peterson), brothers John, Herbert M. Jr., and Anthony. Joe was known for his sharp wit, observant nature, quiet […]