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Stop by the Johann Fust Library and soak in the beauty of the building out of the heat. What better way to enjoy the dog days of summer than with a book? The library is located at 1040 West 10th St. in Boca Grande. They’re open Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Ocean pollutionis a major global problem.It is growing and directly affects human health. Philip Landrigan, epidemiologist, pediatrician Many people have been to ocean and Gulf shores and have shaken their heads at all the washed-up fish and garbage along the shores. Some are upset; others really don’t care. However, what is not realized is that […]
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State Rep. Danny Nix joined scientists, conservationists, and community leaders July 22 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Aquaculture Research Park to present a $250,000 check in support of Mote’s Strategic Snook Stock Enhancement Initiative, a program that recently released a record-setting 28,000 juvenile snook throughout Sarasota County estuaries. The funds, included in this year’s state budget and signed into law […]
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The Gasparilla Inn earned a World’s Best Award from Travel + Leisure. It had not made the list since 2021. It had a reader score of 95.1, as the year’s favorite Florida resort. It scored above the Ritz-Carlton in Naples and the Waldorf-Astoria in Orlando, among others. It read: “Family-owned by a select few since […]
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The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors recently elected officers for its 2025-26 fiscal year and appointed three new members. Paul Hudson, a senior vice president and managing director at Northern Trust, will serve as board chair, while Circuit Court Judge Charles Williams will take on the role of vice chair. The board’s […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
On Saturday, July 12, Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damficare Street in reference to a theft from a boat the day prior. The owner of the boat rents a boat slip and had his 2025 flats boat docked with six rod combos stored in the gunwale, according to the […]
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This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it. The new Silver King will join the two ladder trucks and the tanker as part of the main BGFD fleet. Here, details of the new engine […]
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Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande. Peter Soderberg, Chair of the Church Council at Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, issued a statement to the Beacon, and sent it out to members […]
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While construction has not commenced on the Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park, there is progress. The bathroom area will be to the north end of the Sea Grape parking area at the park. Currently, it is marked and blocked off and the rest of the parking area is still in use. John […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
An automated email about post office box cancellations that went out last week for Boca Grande should be ignored. All customers who have boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office will have the opportunity to renew them when the time comes. “Regarding P.O. Boxes at the Boca Grande post office, customers should be advised they […]