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Post-earthquake precautionary boil notice for Cole Island

June 9, 2026
Garland Pollard
News

Editor’s Note: The boil notice has been rescinded as of June 10. The Gasparilla Island Water Association issued a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Cole Island and the Boca...

Earthquake hits Florida from off of Mantua, Cuba

The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake today off of Cuba, at location M 6.1 – 104 km west northwest of Mantua, Cuba. The time was 14:00:25 p.m, but felt a few minutes later in...

A property tax referendum this fall, and the lanyard class

June 4, 2026
Garland Pollard
Editorial

This week, the Florida legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis came together to put a property tax referendum before voters. The November referendum will ultimately increase the Homestead exemption from...

Arcadia data center brings national issue to rural DeSoto County

Rancher Turner says no to sale BY ALICE HERMAN, SUNCOAST SEARCHLIGHT On a Wednesday afternoon in May, Eugene Turner sorted through maps of DeSoto County, laying one on a wooden table in his...

Fish stocks, growth and sharing the water

I remember as kids it was always “not me” when parents asked who did something. We are so busy blaming the other side and fighting over fish stocks, we can’t see the forest for the trees. Are fish...

‘Ding’ Darling tournament results listed

The 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament, held on May 15, reports another record-breaking year of tournament sponsorships, donations and anglers to support water-quality...

Englewood Area Orchid Society celebrates 60 years

Members welcomed BY TERRI CARR,PRESIDENT Yes, we are 60 years old. In 1966, Dearborn Street had a 5 & 10, barber shop, drugstore and bakery. The same year, the local Fire Department...

Fust Library seeks local authors for season

May 21, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many resident authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the...

Dennis Guppy

The Beacon has received word of the death of Dennis Guppy, who died May 21, 2026. He was known on the island for Black Tie Catering, and had previously worked at The Temptation. He was one of the...

Beachgoers come together to save swimmer

Last week, several bystanders on a Gasparilla Island beach rescued a man who was in danger of drowning in the Gulf. On Friday, May 8, just after noon, a man was pulled from the water near the...