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Boca Beacon, Gasparilla Island Magazine up for 20 awards at upcoming virtual presentation
STAFF REPORT- The staff of the Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine are up for 19 awards at a virtual presentation by…
It’s the summer send-off! Lee County announces limited summer camp space
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The summer season is all about pool days, tennis matches and sending the kids away for a summer stay. For…
No nose swabs here … OneBlood tests for COVID antibodies through blood donation
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The next time you see a Big Red Bus around, you may want to set an appointment and take a seat. OneBlood…
It’s hurricane season: Get ready now!
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s that time of year again, when local residents…
If you’re cleaning out that pantry, here’s where to donate
STAFF REPORT- Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking ab…
Are you missing packages or mail?
STAFF REPORT- If you are a post office box holder on the island or a guest who is expecting mail, and you have not received…
Come out and cheer for Island School graduates!
STAFF REPORT- This Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 10:30 a.m. you will get a chance to let our Island School fifth grade…
BGFGA announces Jay Joiner buckle winner to be announced after Quarantine Classic on June 5
The Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association has announced that the winner of the Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle will be awar…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is a full moon out this year
To the Editor: We can’t seem to get over the lunacy. The panic. The illogical decisions. While the coronavirus was most…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: This isn’t the Boca Grande many know and love
To the Editor: What is happening to Boca Grande? For the 30 years plus that I have been here, the character of the island ha…