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The diary of a ‘Covidite’
Marilyn Hoeckel was the editor of the Boca Beacon from 1990 to 1998. She was the director and curator of the Boca Grande Lig…
The time to ‘HoOoOwl’ is now!
STAFF REPORT – It is officially time to howl! Capt. Sandy Melvin of Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfitters will host the “How…
Time they’ll never get back, Part III: What a strange way to end a leg of life’ s journey
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – As the school year comes to a close, parents of local graduating seniors look into the faces of their ch…
Family Tradition takes first in Quarantine Queens Classic
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Never let it be said that William Woodroffe doesn…
‘Once upon a time’ came true for one island resident – Be careful, be conscious, be considerate … this virus isn’t over yet
BY LAUREN HANA, MD – Once upon a time there was a small town nestled…
A food barrel update: Drop off now if you’re leaving town
STAFF REPORT – Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking about where to leave non-perishable food. Questions may…
Longing for a little normalcy? It’s the return of studio pilates, and more plans for charitable donations
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga have been performing a bit of a double whammy in the last few weeks with th…
Historic District zoning and a potential marine district Part IV: Items to be addressed by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association
STAFF REPORT – Two questions on the recently completed Boca Grande Community Planning Association survey touched on land, or…
Coming soon to Park Avenue: The Frazetta Museum
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – One of the greatest sorrows this writer could feel about the damnable virus that came and took so much a…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to all who helped Barbara Anne’s carry on through these strange days
To the Editor: A GIANT thank you to the Bay Son Company, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club and to our very loyal customers for yo…