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The Rookery is now a reality!

Boca Beacon writer honored with platform in her name at opening ceremony on January 11 The future rookery at Wildflowe…

Historic Board makes boathouse, solar panel decisions and elects new chair

It was a busy Wednesday morning at the Boca Grande Community Center, as the Historic Preservation Board Meeting was calle…

The top five in the county: An interview with Lee County commissioners

The following information regards our Lee County commissioners, as taken from interviews with island resident Mary O’Bann…

GIBA board discusses COVID policy, search for new investment advisor

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board meeting was held on T…
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Island women in history celebrated: ‘Herstory’

While doing some research for a project, Karen Grace came across a…

Coffee, pastries and science for breakfast

Join Mote Marine Laboratory as it kicks off its Coffee with a Scientist series on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. at the Boca G…

Next ‘Grande Rounds’ will examine the secrets of longevity

The Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Foundation are teaming up once again with the Healthnetwork Foun…

For the love of books: Boca Grande has its own free little lending library

All across America, mini libraries have been popping up in front of homes, schools, businesses. The “give one, take one” …

Friends of Cayo Costa prepares for their annual celebration on February 3

Friends of Cayo Costa State Park are inviting you to join them in a celebration for your island State Park. On Thursday, …

In this day and age, it’s good to practice being a positive thinker

(Part I in a series on meditation practices) If you want to make a change in your life, think about the things that m…