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New Suncoast facility plans show encouraging development
■ SPECIAL TO THE BOCA BEACON The building of a new facility for the Suncoast Humane Society on its new site in Englewood has…
‘Coffee with a scientist’: stone crab stresses
■ BY SUE ERWIN The second “Coffee With a scientist” event of the season sponsored by Mote Marine Laboratory was held on Wedn…
Peace-loving reverend to speak at Methodist Church this Monday
■ STAFF REPORT After working for decades to put an end to armed conflict in Ireland, the Rev. Gary Mason knows a lot about p…
Beach bums to unite at the 2018 BIPS Green Gala
■ STAFF REPORT
Hang loose with the Barrier Island Parks Society for a…
Photog Susan Wood to speak at library about ‘Women’
■ BY SUE ERWIN Established photographer Susan Wood will be speaking a…
Promenade, renovation of Palm Avenue home discussed at BGHPB meeting
■ BY SUE ERWIN At the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 14 the public comments wer…
ISLAND LEO BEAT …
On Thursday, March 8 Lee County Undersheriff Carmine Marceno and his Command Staff visited Boca Grande to meet the residents…
DUI crash on BG Causeway causes damage to boat, cars
■ STAFF REPORT A local landscaper was arrested for driving under the influence after a reckless driver call turned into an a…
Obituary: In memory of artist Lise Yust
■ WRITTEN BY SHARON MCKENZIE There are times in your life when someone crosses your path and leaves a marked impact on your…
Profile John Corcoran
■ BY SUE ERWIN Real estate transactions and rentals at the north end of the island govern most of his days, but John Corcora…