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Chamber to host mixer tonight
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host their January mixer tonight, January 13, from 5 to 8…
Eco-restoration effort at Placida Preserve complete
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The GICIA’s preliminary vision for the Preserve was to purchase the property to prevent impactful…
Residents meet and greet with Senator Benacquisto
■ BY SUE ERWIN An informal roundtable discussion with State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was held on Thursday, January 5…
Come share the light with Rev. Matt and Joy and Lynda Jamison
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Lighthouse Church will host a musical concert…
St. Andrew’s to hold ‘Divine Inspiration!’ concert January 22
■ STAFF REPORT On Sunday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m., Sarasota Musica Viva…
Calling all kids: The next youth fishing tournament is January 21
■ BY SUE ERWIN On Saturday, Jan. 21 Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon will sponsor the latest insta…
Suncoast Humane Society ‘Fete for Pets’ tickets now available
■ BY SUE ERWIN Get your tickets now for the 9th annual Tennis Ball fundraiser planned for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 from…
Profile: Jeff Simmons
■ BY SUE ERWIN Jeff Simmons has spent 25 years working about every position at “The Temp” restaurant and bar on the isl…
Obituary: Robert Edmund Boomer
Robert Edmund Boomer passed away peacefully on January 2, 2017 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was born on June 17, 1926…
Future projects, water usage to be discussed at meeting
■ BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Island Water Association’s annual membership meeting is pl…