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This date in the Boca Beacon: 6.0 earthquake off shore
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (217+ words) Several people were spearfishing at the end of Belcher Road and were confronted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Barrier Island Parks Society announced that it had received final written approval from the United States Coast Guard…...
Twenty five years since that September day
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (71+ words) Boca Beacon Twenty five years since that September day It is now 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001. The question of how to remember that day, and that time, is still unresolved. Do we turn on the TV again, to horror-watch those fateful…...
This date in the Boca Beacon: Miss Ronnie and the shrimp boat 'in' at Whiddens
3+ week, 2+ day ago (207+ words) The Boca Grande Resort changed its name to the Boca Grande Hotel. National Geographic Travel released its top ten list for places to visit in Southwest Florida and Cayo Costa State Park came in third. Gasparilla Island Lighthouse came in…...
Fust Library will temporarily close for panel installation
3+ week, 3+ day ago (45+ words) Fust Library will temporary close for panel installation Boca Beacon Fust Library will temporarily close for panel installation The Johann Fust Community Library will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26, for installation of hurricane protection panels by the Johann…...