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Boca Bay hosts Fire Department, Fish & Wildlife for water safety training this week

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Boca Grande Fire Department is preparing for any water-related emergencies that may accompany the festivities. Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday Aug....

Island merchants hold summer sales in last days of August

August 29, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Featured News, News

While some restaurants and businesses are closed this time of year, many are still open and are rolling out sales during this Labor Day weekend and beyond. “There’s a lot to offer at great...

50,000 expected at Boca H20 Saturday

No permit required, but fire, sheriff and Coast Guard present Possibly over 50,000 people are anticipated to attend the Boca H20 Music Festival, to be held on Saturday just off the north end of...

State Park ideas withdrawn; input still needed on future plan

A state-wide Great Outdoors Initiative by Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which aims to add amenities like golf and pickleball to several Florida State Parks, does not affect our...

Charles Blanchard, 1943-2024

August 29, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Charles E. “Chuck” or “Charlie” Blanchard, age 80, passed away on August 17, 2024 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was surrounded by loved ones. After a long illness, he made the choice to...

Rip currents are by far the biggest beach hazard

BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER You would think that the TV weather reporter, being the professional that they report to be, would know the difference between a rip current and rip tide, but often they...

Reserve a spot in the upcoming 2025 Boca Beacon Visitor’s Guide

August 23, 2024
Staff Report
Travel, Uncategorized

The Boca Beacon’s award-winning Visitor’s Guide is now in the planning stages. This is the time to reserve your spot for the 2025 edition. The Boca Beacon’s Visitor’s Guide is the only...

EcoWatch: Let’s look at the other side of wind turbines

“Industrial-scale wind turbines can cause significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and people.The wind’s low-power density means massive materials and land/sea area requirements, along with...

Chairman Drew Tucker celebrates Ginger Watkins’ time on Bridge Authority board

August 22, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Authority. Board Chairman Drew Tucker presented outgoing Member Ginger...

History: A primer on the school buildings of Boca Grande

BY KIM KYLE From 1893 to 1908 there was a school located on 4th Street in a frame building. The building may have also been used as a church. The first school on Gasparilla at the north end of...