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‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the stat…
Gasparilla generosity part II: Toys, shoes and checks for a good cause
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a gra…
Bring good tidings this holiday season
BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- As the December holiday season approaches, here are just a few things to keep in mind when planning…
GIWA announces another milestone in new water reclamation facility update
BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GIWA- Phase II rehabilitation of GIWA’s Water Recl…
COVID-19 and traveling: What you need to know
Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article r…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGAC scholarship deadline is March 1
To the Editor: For 34 years The Boca Grande Art Center has supported the arts in our community through workshops, lectures…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remembering Clyde Nabers
To the Editor: I think that Misty Nabers-Nichols article in last week’s Boca Beacon (12/4/20) was a fitting tribute to a fat…
PROFILE: Michael McClure
Critically-acclaimed crab cakes and butter never hurt… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Chef Michael McClure is a local culinary creator…
Lee County commissioners vote to give National Register nomination a 60-day extension
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- When item five came up at the Lee County commissioners meeting on December 1, it was clear that they all…
Gasparilla Generosity part I: Parsley-Baldwin offers to take food donations
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- There’s no better way to ring in the holiday season than with the gift of gratitude. It’s the most wonder…