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OBITUARY: Jack Richard Wittkamp
Jack Richard Wittkamp, 91, of Boca Grande and Allendale, N.J., passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 in Boca Grande, with…
Lee County CARES program for small business, residents now in effect
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Last week Lee County announced they would be allocating millions of dollars in financial relief to peop…
BIPS is community strong
SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY- For more than 30 years Barrier Island Parks Society, BIPS, has been on a mi…
Mote Marine Laboratory ‘living docks’ thriving in Boca Grande Canals
STAFF REPORT- The “living dock” project continues in Boca Grande, a…
Boca Beacon, Gasparilla Island Magazine up for 20 awards at upcoming virtual presentation
STAFF REPORT- The staff of the Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Ma…
It’s the summer send-off! Lee County announces limited summer camp space
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The summer season is all about pool days, tennis matches and sending the kids away for a summer stay. F…
No nose swabs here … OneBlood tests for COVID antibodies through blood donation
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The next time you see a Big Red Bus around, you may want to set an appointment and take a seat. OneBloo…
It’s hurricane season: Get ready now!
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s that time of year again, when local residents cross their fingers and toes in hopes that tropical …
If you’re cleaning out that pantry, here’s where to donate
STAFF REPORT- Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking about where to leave non-perishable food. Questions may…
Are you missing packages or mail?
STAFF REPORT- If you are a post office box holder on the island or a guest who is expecting mail, and you have not receive…