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Christmas festivities continue through December
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society will hold a holiday kids’ craft class from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at…
Profile Mark Futch
■ BY SUE ERWIN Capt. Mark Futch has brushed shoulders with many famous people in his days. He’s been a fishing guide for Nei…
Volunteers thanked for hard work at the Fust book sale
To the Editor: The Johann Fust Library Foundation held their Fall Book Sale on November 13, 14 and 15. The event was attende…
Turkey Hoop Shoot winners announced
Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon hosted the 16th a…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces scholarship application deadline
The scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now acce…
Register now for the Boca Grande Pass Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade
The Boca Grande Pass Yacht Club is sponsoring a Christmas boat parade on Friday, December 8. Dust off your Santa suit, gathe…
Soderbergs boost Suncoast Humane Society campaign by a whopping $1 million
BY SUE ERWIN – When Boca Grande residents Peter and Elsa Soderberg learned that Suncoast Humane Society needed a catalyst to…
BIPS announces new 2017-2020 strategic plan
PROVIDED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Nearly 30 years ago, a group of concerned island residents set out to rescue…
Chamber Christmas Walk this weekend
All are invited to attend the annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 8…
The big weekend for Boca Bargains has arrived!
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Saturday, Nov. 25 marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2017-2018 season. According to long-t…