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The ‘three-legged stool’: You, your bank, and the SBA
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you’re one of the many whose world has been turned upside down by the quarantine, and you’re trying t…
Community Plan survey closes; residential density a key topic
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Community Planning Association’s on-line survey of island residents closed on April 16. Roug…
The phone books are here! Here’s how to get them
STAFF REPORT – The new phone books are at the Boca Beacon office, and will be available today, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to…
A message from the Clinic: Heroes are people who rise to the occasion and slip quietly away.
BY DALY WALKER, MD – I recently talked with a young doctor who is wor…
‘Tempting’ morsels for hungry families: Local restaurant now doing more than just takeout
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In the last few weeks, getting groceries has beco…
COVID-19 by the numbers since it all began
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – While cases numbering, on average, 350 a day are still being reported to the Florida Department of Healt…
First group of relief checks sent, more coming to those who apply
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE WOMAN’S CLUB – The first group of relief checks from the BGWC Emergency Relief Fund were mailed…
A message from the Clinic Director: ‘We are here for you’
SUBMITTED BY HILJA BILODEAU, BGHC – The Boca Grande Health Clinic has served the community since 1947. We are here for you n…
‘Victory Garden’ is the way to grow for the Petersons
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Boca Grande Garden Club member Ann Peterson has taken the time to pursue her passions by creating a bala…
Island food barrel donations given to Englewood Helping Hands this year
STAFF REPORT – Island food barrels were picked up earlier this month and stored for the season, but not to worry – they will…