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Whidden’s Marina listed for $17.5 million

Legacy property on island Boca Grande Real Estate has listed the historic Whidden’s Marina, one of Boca Grande’s oldest marinas, for $17.5 million. This waterfront property is situated on 0.94 acres of land with all docks and slips (both wet and d…

Preschool sets March date for reopening in Englewood

New location is only temporary; school will move back on island BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL Founded in 1989 with the mission of offering a rich learning environment to the young children of families who work or live in Boca Grande, the Boca Grand…

Wheeler Park gets new turf this week

Work at Wheeler Road Community Park is progressing, though there is no firm date for reopening. New turf is being delivered to the site as of Thursday, Feb. 13, and then will be put in place. The sod area will be cordoned off temporarily to allow for uni…

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History: Boca Grande’s theater

BY KAREN GRACE, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER In July 1983, the Boca Grande Community Theater staged its first play, “Out of the Frying Pan.” The Boca Beacon noted that for some of the cast and cre…

Renowned plant photographer Laurie Tennent speaks to Garden Club

BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Members of the Boca Grande Garden Club gathered on Feb. 5 in the newly refurbished Community Center Auditorium, where they were treated to a colorful and u…

Boca Grande’s Got Talent set for Saturday, March 29

Key annual event for Boca Grande Woman’s Club The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will present “Boca Grande’s Got Talent!” The performance is set for Saturday, March 29, at 5 p.m. in the Boca Grande Co…

Barrier Parks presents the 26th Annual Green Gala: Shipwreck Soiree on April 7

Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at the 26th Annual Green Gala. This year’s theme, Shipwreck Soiree, invites guests to dress as their favorite castaway character or embrace the bre…

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Board of County Commissioners raise Boca Grande parking restrictions

A surprise item appeared during today’s Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting regarding the addition of pub…

Orlington Sinclair wins red ribbon

Orlington Sinclair, son of Carlington Sinclair, was awarded the L.A. Ainger M.S. 8th grade Advanced Art Class/Charlott…

Books & Things

Ahead: Evan Thomas Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II by American journalist…

Just for Fun: Sprinkle-filled cookbook by Florida author coming this March

Just Add Sprinkles: A Colorful Collection of Fun and Easy Desserts, by Florida author Taryn Camp is coming out this Ma…

Heart disease awareness for this February

Heart disease is serious, but the good news is that it’s preventable. Making small but meaningful lifestyle changes ca…

Josh Whitman, University of Illinois

Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics for the University of Illinois, spoke to the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Thursday, F…

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See the blue-green water of the Gulf of Mexico at Gasparilla Island State Park for yourself. You’ll be right next to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum built in 1890.

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