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Just in time for Christmas, 2022: The ‘Tripledemic’ is here … merry merry!

Get ready, because Santa is coming to Boca Grande – and he is bringing along COVID-19 and his cousins flu and RSV for Christmas dinner! As you all have probably read, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)...

Like the phoenix, South Beach rises from the ashes

December 9, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

When you sit down in the old 3rd Street Bistro building the nostalgia is strong. If you remember it as Loons on a Limb, you’ll appreciate the little stained glass window that commemorates the little...

Do you remember Peddlin’ Patti? Local artist Dick Tolsdorf does

November 24, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community History, News

Boca Grande is known for its people, as well as its gorgeous beaches, beautiful seascapes and terrific fishing. Occasionally there are “community characters” who add to the interesting vibe of the...

The Boca Beacon’s (not so) Accu-weather forecast

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BOCA BEACON (NOT SO) ACCUWEATHER

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HORTOONS

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OBITUARY: Natalie Conklin

November 10, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Natalie “Pat” O’Brien Conklin passed peacefully on October 9, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida, surrounded by family at the age of 96. She was born in 1926 in New York City. She graduated in 1944 from Westover...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Let’s talk about croquet with Hans for a minute …

November 4, 2022
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Almost everyone has a memory of playing croquet as a child, probably in their grandmother’s yard. Hans Peterson thinks it is time to make some new memories, this time on the Boca Grande Community Center...

BOCA BEACON WEATHER REPORT

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Four churches, one common goal – uniting the community

October 13, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community, News

The four churches in Boca Grande did not escape the wrath of Ian. Nevertheless, two of the four were able to hold services the weekend after the storm. These were Lighthouse United Methodist and Our...