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A Taste of Paris in Boca Grande: Exploring the delicacy that is Pommes Anna
Braden Perkins was born in New Orleans Louisiana and grew up in Boston. Braden worked for four years with celebrity chef Tom…
OBITUARY: Robert Hudson
Robert (Bob) Hudson of Orlando was reunited with his Creator, Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021, two weeks shy of his 89th…
PROFILE: Meg Pierce
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – If you want to know what it’s like to plan a big party that no one will attend in person, ask Meg Pierce…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County residents, take heed of tax notice
To the Editor:
The Charlotte County Property Appraiser wants to remin…
LETTER TO THIS EDITOR: FDOH, Lee County announce opening of vaccine reservations this week
To the Editor:
Florida Department of Health and Lee County Government…
COVID-19 vaccines become available at the Boca Grande Health Clinic
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – The Boca Grande Health Clinic has received a very limited supply of the Moderna…
Other locations in area can be found for COVID vaccines
STAFF REPORT – Inquiries regarding where to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus have been overwhelming in the state th…
Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic canceled for 2021
STAFF REPORT -It is with sadness that this year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Boca Beacon & parti…
GIBA explains timeline on north end sidewalk: Your toll dollars at work
BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO OF GIBA – The mission of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) is to maintain safe and effic…
Red tide, rip current warnings issued by FEMA for coastal Lee County
STAFF REPORT – As of January 7 FEMA issued two beach hazards statement for coastal Lee County regarding red tide and rip cur…