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Lt. Michael Sawicki new sheriff in town; saying goodbye to Capt. Jeff Corkhill

Boca Grande has a new officer in charge of the island from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Michael Sawicki. Lt. Sawick…
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New New Zealand mallets a hit for Gasparilla Inn’s croquet program

Croquet is a game for the ages, and this current age is seeing a surge of interest. The Croquet Club at The Gasparilla Inn…
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Resolutions: Half made ‘em, some already broke them, but all resolve to return

As crowds thronged through Boca Grande on New Year’s Day, there was a festive tone, as the weather had broken and hit somew…
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Travel: Tanzania and Rwanda expedition, sights include black rhino

BY BILL AND KATIE CALDWELL Note: Boca Beacon readers Bill and Kat…
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Brief: Doro Bush Koch at St. Andrew’s on Jan. 18

Doro Bush Koch will speak on the topic of mindfulness on Thursday, J…

Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board sets Jan. 10, 2024 meeting

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet Wed., Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center. There…
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Chowder for The Island School set for Jan. 19 at Beach Club

Get ready Boca Grande, it’s Chowder Dinner time again, and this year the event will be held at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Clu…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Pam Heilman, attorney and community volunteer

Few people are more enthusiastic, joyful, grateful, or optimistic than Pam Heilman. She is a board member and number one ch…
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Letters: Thank you to Capt. Jeff Corkhill

Editor’s note: Capt. Jeff Corkhill (pictured above at right) will be moving on from Boca Grande as of Monday, and Lt. Jeff…
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GIWA prepares for election of directors at Jan. 16

The annual meeting for the members of Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Dur…