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Music and waterfront dinner for 24 highlight Strawberry Festival silent auction

The Strawberry Festival silent auction won’t be a quiet one for the winning bidder “syndicate” of a dinner for 24 that feat…

Boca Beacon backpages for February 18, 2022

It’s a good thing … right?

Charlotte County Commissioners discuss proposal to buy lots just off island for boat overflow and other public use “…

Frazetta Museum opens on Park Avenue, features original artwork by the sci-fi, fantasy art master

If you grew up in the 1940s, you have probably seen works by Frank F…

Heart healthy living, island style

BY BRET KUEBER, MD BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Back in 2009 a study…

Film Festival begins with pre-festival party on Tuesday

The pre-festival kickoff for the 2022 Boca Grande Film Festival will be held this Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the Boca Grande Commu…

‘Dahling, there’s nothing in life that a little champagne can’t cure’

Focus of February 16 History Byte was Eleanor Aherne BY KAREN GRACE, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The February 16 Histo…

A little coffee, a little science … Mote Marine’s Erinn Mueller talks about coral reefs

The last time Dr. Erinn Mueller was in Boca Grande for a “Coffee with a Scientist” presentation was two years ago. As Mote’…

See Boca Grande homes from the inside out, sign up for home tour

The Boca Grande Art Center was bustling with activity as executive director Tonya Doherty carefully reviewed the updated br…

Young Life program for teens, pre-teens looking for kids

BY SARAH SUWAK, YOUNG LIFE STAFF ASSOCIATE Young Life is a nonprofit organization that steps into the lives of teenagers…