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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 &am…

Educational scholarship applications available through the Boca Grande Woman’s Club

The Scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. A…

OBITUARY: George Ferguson

Ho hum. That was how George W. Ferguson, of Needham, Centerville and Boca Grande let you know he was ready to leave a party…

OBITUARY: Mark Clabaugh

Mark Clabaugh, 77, of Placida, Florida passed away October 1, 2021 a…

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…

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 regardin…

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 up…
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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 t…
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A 50-year perspective: Breast cancer awareness

BY THOMAS ERVIN, MD BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC October is again Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Articles and programs w…

Barrier Island Parks Society launches new website

The Barrier Island Parks Society, is excited to announce the formal launch of their new website wwBIPS.org. The contemporar…