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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Jupiter, Saturn and meteors, oh my! Get the scoop from Bishop Planetarium experts
To the Editor: Did you know that telescope manufacturers are reporting an exponential increase in sales? It seems the pandem…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 14th annual Festival of Trees to be held in Fort Myers
To the Editor: Experience one of the most sensational holiday traditions in SW Florida! Presented by Sullivan Benefits, Fest…
PROFILE: Sharon Ponte
There were no rattlesnakes in Boston… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At every Grande Glee session over Zoom, Sharon Ponte and her 10-…
PROFILE: Annette Adams
She has a knack for being a healer… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Banyan Tree…
GICIA v. Lee County dispute settled regarding ‘Damfi’ project
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improv…
New COVID testing measures announced
STAFF REPORT- New information regarding the collection of Gasparilla Island COVID-19 data has been issued by the Boca Grande…
Welcome kit aims to keep the island and its community safe and healthy
BY MARK DRISCOLL, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- You can feel a change in the air. The days start getting shorter. Temperatures…
B-ball and birds: It’s the 2020 Hoop Shoot!
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Community Center’s 17th Annual Turkey Hoop Shoot Contest, sponsored by the Boca Beacon and Lee…
A new and different look at the Christmas Walk this year: Golf cart decoration contest, Santa, shopping and more
STAFF REPORT- This year’s downtown Christmas festivities are a bit different, but that should come as no surprise. All you n…
Safe cooking for holiday gatherings
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The community has taken precautions to ensure the safety of the public, so the last thing you want to do…