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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Anecdotal information
To the Editor: As currently used by CDC, NIH and FDA the word is used to imply unreliability and therefore by implication in…
Please, let us know how you feel about a May 1 date to re-open our economy
Click on the link below to vote in our poll. bocabeacon.com/poll/do-you-think-the-states-non-essential-businesses-an…
In our hour of need: BGWC Emergency Relief Fund reviews first set of requests for aid, seeking matching funds
STAFF REPORT – The Task Force for the BGWC Emergency Relief Fund met on Wednesday, April 8, to review nearly 50 requests fro…
A word from the Clinic: Any light at the end of this tunnel?
BY TOM ERVIN, MD – It is April 8, 2020, five days after Governor DeSa…
Case of COVID-19 in local Publix worker confirmed
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Wednesday, April 8 it was confirmed that an em…
GICIA Mercabo Cove project moving along
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Mercabo Cove is moving along smoothly and TSI Disaster Recovery Engineer Theresa Cauthe…
Everything’s squeaky clean at the Boca Grande Fire Department
BY CHIEF C.W. BLOSSER, BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT – On Monday April 6 the Boca Grande Fire Department building and apparatu…
Spark Boca Grande TV: Socially distant entertaining to keep you going
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – In the time of social distancing, the island has now taken to YouTube to unveil hidden talents. Entertai…
Local churches plan Easter services online
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A majority of our island churches have plans for Holy Weekend services, albeit online, while the 30-day…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks from TIS PTO
To the Editor:
On February 29 The Island School PTO hosted our 6th annual Chowder Dinner Event in coordination with the Frie…