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‘I would like a second opinion’: Sometimes a little follow-up can save your life
This is part III in a breast cancer series for October, breast cancer awareness month.
There is probably no moment for…
How many requests are too many requests?
BGHPB discusses that, and more
The question of how many times a homeowner can request changes to a historic property i…
A timeline of a breast cancer warrior, survivor and advocate
It was spring of 2017 and Kathy James was living her best life. “I was a very busy mom of four, plus two chocolate labs &…
Educational scholarship applications available through the Boca Grande Woman’s Club
The Scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now a…
OBITUARY: George Ferguson
Ho hum. That was how George W. Ferguson, of Needham, Centerville a…
OBITUARY: Mark Clabaugh
Mark Clabaugh, 77, of Placida, Florida passed away October 1, 2021 after a long hard battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mark…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island resident feels burying deceased sea turtle shouldn’t be an act that is left undone
To the Editor:
On Friday, September 24 about 8 a.m. while running along the beach I found a dead sea turtle some 50 ya…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former island doctor responds to the letter ‘refuting’ clinic doctor’s Ivermectin information
To the Editor:
On Sept. 17, 2021 the Boca Beacon published a letter said to “refute” Dr. James’s recent article regard…
Lee County sets hearing dates for sidewalk ordinance discussion, with more to come
The Lee County Office of the State Attorney has set the dates for a direct and public hearing. This meeting is a follow u…
Boca Grande Fire Department responds to drowning
Just before midnight on Sunday, Sept. 26 the Boca Grande Fire Department received a call of a person who had drowned near…