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New Allen organ at Lighthouse United Methodist
This week, Lighthouse United Methodist Church installed a new organ, an Allen GX340.
The digital organ, which resemb…
USPS responds to complaints about island postal service
In the last month, the Boca Beacon has received a number of complaints about missing packages and returned mail at the Boca…
Q&A with Dr. John Fletemeyer, beach ecology expert
One of the nation’s biggest advocates for beaches is Dr. John Fletemeyer, a former research professor at Florida Internatio…
Placida Bunkhouse still needs attention, entrance to Boca Grande
By JOHN VALICKAS, Guest Columnist
Part of the uniqueness and the…
Boca Grande History: Battle of iguanas in 2009, Silver King boat theft in 1984
FIVE YEARS AGO
The Burdettes welcomed another bundle into the fam…
Editorial: What is historic in Boca Grande?
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had only one item on the agenda Jan. 10, namely the designation of 446 4th Stre…
Wheeler Road pickleball and Friends on Lee County agenda
At the upcoming Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 there are two items relating to Gaspar…
Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Marks 15 Years Building Houses
COCONUT CREEK – For 15 years, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians has provided hope and homes in Haiti through Fo…
Chowder restaurants named for Jan. 19 Island School event at Beach Club
Dinner will soon be served.
It is time for The Island School’s annual Chowder Dinner next Friday, Jan. 19, from 6 to 8 p…
446 4th Street East now officially historic
A frame storefront in Boca Grande, 446 4th Street East, is now officially a contributing building in the historic district…











