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Record-breaking bridge crossings discussed at GIBA meeting
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday Nov. 3, in the offices of the Authorit…
Grande Rounds series begins with ‘Back to Boca’ virtual talk
The “Grande Rounds” health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foun…
Remembrances of a life well lived, lost too soon: Shannon Hoeckel, 1979 – 2021
BY CARROLL SWAYZE – It is with overwhelming sadness I share the news that my son, Capt. Shannon Lee Hoeckel, left us to fly…
In honor of Veteran’s Day, an in-depth glimpse at new PBS documentary titled ‘A State at War: Florida During WWII’ (Part I)
It was September 1941 and Leading Aircraftsman R A G Cleave, a Briti…
RPP’s ‘Inherit the Wind’ is a star-studded tempest
You will be seeing stars and lots of them too, when you see Royal Pa…
Toys for Tots is set up and ready for your donation
Englewood Bank & Trust once again is a proud participant in the Marine Corps Reserve’s annual Toys for Tots campaign. R…
New Physician to Join Boca Grande Health Clinic
By the Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to announce that Bret Kueber, M.D. will jo…
OBITUARY: Wendell Howell
Wendell (Wendy) K. Howell, 96, of Amery, Wis. and Tavares, Fla., died peacefully on November 3, 2021, at Park Nicollet Meth…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fences don’t always make good neighbors
To the Editor:
The article entitled, “… and now there’s a fence …” in the Boca Beacon dated October 22 caught my interes…
Three properties to be discussed at November 10 BGHPB Board Meeting
STAFF REPORT – At the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in th…