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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 Gro…
Future projects, water usage to be discussed at meeting
■ BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Isl…
The sentry is back on watch
■ STAFF REPORT As 2017 begins, islanders have the chance to witness the transformation of the long-neglected Rear Range…
GIBA financial committee meets to discuss audit
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Finance/Audit Committee met on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 to discuss a…
Java and Goliath groupers: Have coffee with a Mote scientist on January 11
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’re interested in learning more about goliath grouper and how they rely on the health of our water…
According to Bob Milne, it’s time to boogie!
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande music fans are in for a treat on Friday, Jan. 13. Friends of Boca Grande will be hosting the…
Keynote speaker to discuss Boca Grande railroad history
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historical Society will feature guest speaker Theodore Cover at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan…