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Sandra Kinder Bertsch 1941-2024

Sandra “Sandy” Kinder Bertsch, 82, passed away on May 31, 2024, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on No…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Beach Rescue to Boca Grande, Sarah Cislo, firefighter

Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah…
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Roundup: Parking, beach access in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island

The Boca Beacon has a guide to parking spaces across the island HERE, with state, local and town parking spots, and a map…
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Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarships

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee representatives S…
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SW Florida Fishing: Rain delay … then back to fishing

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN A tropical low weather system moved over us…
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EcoWatch: Entrust those memories of the dads of yesterday

“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family…
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Turtle report: Fancy stakes for turtle adoption

BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY  A stroll down the beaches from around 19th Street south to the parking lot by the state…
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From tee to green: The role of imaging in diagnosing golf-related pain

By ANDREW COLBURN, RTC BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC The summer is the perfect time to focus on your game’s fundamentals and…
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Testing emergency prep at BGFD

The Boca Grande Fire Department held a hurricane training session for island organization leaders on Thursday, June 13. Lea…

Dune walkover, turtle lighting notices issued

Calls and notifications to Lee County Code Enforcement from the last month were dominated by unpermitted beach stairs and s…