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2019: Code complaints, the post office and The Promenade
■ STAFF REPORT Another year in Boca Grande is coming to an end, so it’s time to recap what the headlines have been for 2019…
Preconstruction and other activities planned at Mercabo Preserve
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA Excitement is building around the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association’s Merc…
Bicyclist injured on Causeway
■ STAFF REPORT On Friday, Dec. 20, a call to 911 for a fall from a bike was received at 2:13 p.m. A Charlotte County emergen…
Boca Grande Camera Club announces season lineup
■ STAFF REPORT Shana Perry of Love & Perry Photography and Films…
Pickleball on island: Sometimes it’s good to be in a pickle
■ BY SUE ERWIN Pickleball. It’s played on tennis courts, but the equ…
Obituary: Virginia M. Lambrecht
Virginia McMillan Lambrecht, 79, of Boca Grande, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. She was born in…
Profile: Rebecca DeRosa
■ BY SUE ERWIN Rebecca DeRosa has been keeping busy helping out with charity events this holiday season. She recently led a…
‘Not in my backyard’ folks upset about Promenade discussion
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
In another classic case of “don’t kill the messenger,” our Boca Beacon Facebook page went a little nuts…
Please watch out for local wildlife while driving
To the Editor and all users of Gasparilla Road: I am so saddened every time I see a dead bird on the side of the road, an ob…
In response to an earlier letter
To the Editor: Responding to the article the “Gift: published 12-20-19. God’s “Gift of Grace is revealed in the bible in Joh…