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OBITUARY: Robert Dietrich Kunisch

October 23, 2021
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Robert Dietrich Kunisch of Boca Grande and Lutherville, Md..was born on July 7,1941 in Norwalk, Conn.. to Margaret Dietrich and I.W. (Henry) Kunisch. He died on October 20, 2021 after a long battle...

OBITUARY: Carol Kruse

September 27, 2021
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Carol Diane Kruse, born September 25, 1934 in Chcago, Ill., passed away on August 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Betty aylor; her brother, Douglas Taylor; and her...

Boca Blue takes top honors in World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament!

Here are your 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament winners! Hey, Moma! with Capt. Wayne Joiner took the $12,500 prize for the last fish caught of day one. Searene with Capt. Lamar Joiner Jr. took...

Letters: Why does the County allow ‘curb lawn’ plantings to occur?

To the Editor: This past week, a new resident in our community, Pat Neal, added a very attractive curb lawn to the front of their house on Gilchrist. As a result, three public parking spots have...

GIWA to village: Water may be out next week

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be replacing five broken water valves, and installing two new main water valves next week in the village. The new valves will allow GIWA to turn off isolated...

Fire Board approves tax increase

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN – The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a hearing on Wednesday evening announcing a final decision on a proposed tax increase. Board members unanimously passed the proposed...

Tickets expected to go fast for the BGHS ‘Lunch with the Legends’

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored by the...

The library: It’s not just for books anymore!

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN – As part of the Lee County Library system, The Johann Fust Community Library offers 24/7 access to the digital library system. Library card holders can enjoy free movies, music,...

Obituary: Sharon Mehler

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Sharon Lee Mehler, 66, died peacefully in her home on September 1, 2015. For more than 20 years Sherri was a flight attendant for American Airlines. She was most passionate about gardening,...

Lee County to offer tax seminars and more this fall

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will offer community education seminars this fall, focusing on property taxes, driver licenses, vehicle registration and concealed weapons services....