Author: Boca Beacon

Kitty in a car almost fried feline

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
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Firefighter Alex Moore and Lt. Lee Cooper of the Boca Grande Fire Department did their good deed for the day BY MARCY SHORTUSE – While some people say their vehicle “purrs like a kitten,” island...

Late donations bring prospect of new Gressier village to fruition

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
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Workers making a roof over a baby’s head safe.Photo/ Ben Scott Thanks to a last-minute push by generous anonymous donors, the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee has surpassed its 2015 fundraising...

‘Elephant Company’ named as 2016 One Big Grande Boca Book

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
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The votes are in, and the next “One Big Grande Boca Book will be “Elephant Company.”

Sweepin’ the gator back home

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
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Certain local golf courses may have a huge alligator as their national claim to fame, but our island has its own version of reptilian fame. Recently our local iguana trapper, George Cera, had to herd...

Englewood Bank & Trust seeking care package donations for troops

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
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Larry McLaren, President of Englewood Bank & Trust, announced that the bank will serve as a collection point for non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Rotary Club of Englewood’s Food...

Youth fishing tourneys done for 2015, next season’s dates set

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
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The Boca Grande Community Center hosted its last Youth Fishing Tournament of the season on Saturday, May 2 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier. The weather was windy and the bite was slow. The kids...

Firefighters golf tournament held to support benevolent fund

May 11, 2015
Boca Beacon
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Firefighter Matt Strube with fiancé Brandi and daughter Natalie The Boca Grande Fire Department hosted the First Annual Boca Grande Firefighters’ Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 2 at...