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RPP to offer five scholarships to Englewood theater camp
Once again, RPP is pleased to announce that several scholarships are available for children, ages 8 to 12, who love per…
Harbor Drive bridge repairs to begin next week
BY JACK SHORT
A routine inspection revealed that the small bridge on Harbor Drive suffered from a bowing seawall that wi…
GICIA receives grant for more extensive policing of Bike Path
In its ongoing efforts to maintain a safe bike path for all users, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement A…
A letter from the ‘ginned up’ locals
To the Editor:
I just read the reply to my letter to the edit…
Island resident responds to ‘flawed recommendation’
Gilchrist in the 1940s
(The following was sent to Lee County Commissioners by Boca Grande resident Bill Regnery on May…
RPP says ‘thanks for the support this year’
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Royal Palm Players, I want to thank the entire Boca Grande…
Not all Isles residents are in favor of weight increases
To the Editor:
We read in last week’s Boca Beacon that you have received a letter from the President of the Boca Grande…
Profile: Willy Townsend
BY JACK SHORT
Willy Townsend is proof of a lot of things, not the least of which among them is that you can get…
Obituary: Bashie Meyer
Bashie Meyer, 86, formerly of Fox Chapel and most recently of Longwood at Oakmont, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 10…