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Sheriff blotter: Yogi on loose and Yeti elusive
On Friday, Nov. 22, an incident was reported of a loose dog on Palm Avenue and Fourth Street, according to a Lee County She…
Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival this weekend
Jewelry, watercolors, oils
The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and…
Business and Real Estate: Demolition permits on island from county
In recent weeks there have been a number of demolition permits in process in Lee County. Recent applications listed by Lee…
History: Some favorite personal memories of Boca Grande
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
After man…
Shifting sands on the Gulf
Across the island, sand deposited inland has gone back out on the be…
Give a Boca Beacon Christmas gift
A gift that keeps on giving. It’s that time of year when we give gifts to people we love and appreciate. What better gift t…
Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 8
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m…
Boca Grande preschool update
Alternative temporary sites are being considered for the Boca Grande Preschool after suffering major damage from Hurricanes…
Disaster Fund now at $3.4 million; island biz, orgs get counsel
The Island Disaster Fund has already given $1.8 million away to aid the quick reopening and rebuilding of businesses and or…
Winds help keep red tide at bay
Experts are still watching red tide, but with winds, and cooler weather, the area may escape a bad season.
The Calusa Wa…