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History Bytes: The unique history of Boca Bay
BY SUE ERWIN – Beverly Grady of the law firm of Roetzel and Andres in Fort Myers gave a presentation on Wednesday morning o…
Get ready for a good old-fashioned bike parade
Lee County Parks and Recreation has announced that the annual Bike Parade will take place on Saturday, March 19. Registrati…
Got changes to your 4-Digit listing? This is your last chance
If you’re new to the island and not listed in the Boca Beacon’s 4-digit phone directory, you have mere days to call us and…
‘Hello, Dolly!’ coming to Boca Grande this week
BY BOOTS TOLSDORF – It occurs to me that everyone loves a musical. W…
Thanks from the creators of ‘Taste!’
To the Editor: Thank you to the Boca Grande Community. The staff and…
Obituary: Sara “Toni” Caldwell Junkin
Sara “Toni” Caldwell Junkin of Weston, Mass. and Boca Grande died on February 17, 2016. A woman of intellect, grace and humo…
Range Light facts: It’s a little closer to being ours, but BIPS needs your help
The Barrier Island Parks Society has announced they are in the final stages of a licensing agreement with the United States…
Bicycle accident on bridge …
On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a report of a bicycle accident on the center bridge of the…
Interested in this painting? You might win it if you attend the BIPS Green Gala
Interested in a beautiful piece of art by Neal Hughes? This beautiful 22 inch by 26 inch portrayal of the Range Light will b…
Island School kids take honors in Lee County bookmark contest
Three winners were announced from The Island School bookmark contest on Thursday, Feb. 18. The theme was, “I Love My Librar…