To the Editor: Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent this time of year. Whether you are heading to dinner or home from a celebration, ple...
A disturbance in The Force is coming
To the Editor: INCOMING EMERGENCY MESSAGE: There has been a disturbance in the Force and the IMAG is tasked with bringing back balance. The IMAG Histo...
‘Not in my backyard’ folks upset about Promenade discussion
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE In another classic case of “don’t kill the messenger,” our Boca Beacon Facebook page went a little nuts last week regarding our ar...
Please watch out for local wildlife while driving
To the Editor and all users of Gasparilla Road: I am so saddened every time I see a dead bird on the side of the road, an obvious victim of a car stri...
In response to an earlier letter
To the Editor: Responding to the article the “Gift: published 12-20-19. God’s “Gift of Grace is revealed in the bible in John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8 &...
Red tide report …
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at low and medium concentrations in Charlotte County, background to very low concentra...
BTT and the New Year
To the Editor: As 2019 draws to a close, many of us will write a list of resolutions for the New Year, things that we can do better, or action we can ...
‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well
To the Editor: We at Harry Chapin Food Bank are looking forward to the 18th annual “Taste of Boca Grande” on Feb. 3, a highlight of the season and a t...
Historical Society thanks community for stellar support
To the Editor, and everyone in the community: Thanks to all who came to hear Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan speak on December 11. As the Beacon declared l...
Many thanks from ‘One More Day’ Foundation
To the Editor: We at One More Day Foundation would like to thank the Boca Grande community from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donations m...