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Thanks for a successful book sale
March 23, 2018
To the Editor, Each spring and fall, the Johann Fust Library Foundation conducts a used book sale in the library loggia. Island residents turn out in the hundreds to shop for books. The proceeds of…
Density is valuable: Come show commissioners how much
March 23, 2018
To the Editor: While there is no new date for the next County Commission hearing on the Fishery project itself, in the meantime an important thing is happening about the transfer of density (TDU) r…
Island Art Days returns!
March 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Island Art Days Fine Art and Craft Show is planned for this Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 at 431 Park Avenue in downtown Boca Grande. Sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters…
Suffering from red tide? You’re not alone
March 16, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE For the last three months islanders have been experiencing a mix of symptoms due to a large red tide bloom just offshore of Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties, which now exten…
Spring Breakers, please listen when we say ‘No Swimming’
March 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Another recent close call at the south end has left us to reiterate what many already know this Spring Break: Please don’t swim at the south end. Since 2001 we have had numerous wate…
Lee County grants variance requests for Three Sisters builders
March 16, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This past week a final ruling was made by a Lee County Hearing Examiner in the case of three Three Sisters variances requested regarding the small isthmus of land that may or ma…
Upcoming episodes of the annual Bike Parade and Spring Fair …
March 16, 2018
■ SPECIAL TO THE BOCA BEACON Happy Days are almost here! The BGWC Bike Path Parade and Spring Fair are only one week away – Saturday, March 24. “TV Time” is this year’s theme, and Boca Grande will …
Planning on Easter egg hunting? Better bring Joe & David some candy
March 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Big White Rabbit is on the move, as Easter is only two weeks away. At the Boca Grande Community Center, Jungle Joe Wier and Dashing Dave Bartels are getting everything ready for …
New Suncoast facility plans show encouraging development
March 16, 2018
■ SPECIAL TO THE BOCA BEACON The building of a new facility for the Suncoast Humane Society on its new site in Englewood has made significant strides toward realization over the past three weeks. A…
Peace-loving reverend to speak at Methodist Church this Monday
March 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT After working for decades to put an end to armed conflict in Ireland, the Rev. Gary Mason knows a lot about peace. A Methodist minister living in Belfast, Ireland, Mason played an in…