Author: Staff Report

SW Florida Fishing: Between the front

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
Sports & Outdoors

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The unsettled weather patterns this year has the water temperatures in the backcountry on the cooler side. But, with the water being fairly cool, the fish have still...

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish …

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

The Community House was filled with art-minded people last Saturday night for the Boca Grande Art Center’s Fishing in Paradise fish art show. Below, some photos by the Boca Beacon’s Matt Gutman...

Love Lines 2024

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
Community

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Last fall, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections office introduced BallotTrax, a secure ballot tracking and notification service that provides voters with a series of updates on the status of their...

Letters: Cabaret, Chicago and the Crowninshield

To the Editor: Last Friday my wife and I went to the Cabaret at the Crowninshield. Another couple sat down at our table. The usual conversation began for most people. Where do you...

Palm Beach sendup the scene at next Royal Palm Players comedy

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
Events

BY BOOTS TOLSDORFROYAL PALM PLAYERS You know as soon as you see the set for “Suite Surrender” that you are in for physical comedy of epic proportions. Four doors, one leading to a balcony, a closet...

Smart Studio at Old Theatre

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
News

Smart Studio began back in 1982 on the west side of Park Avenue, and now they are back, with a shop at 321 Park Ave. in the Old Theatre Building. Founder Wini Smart’s granddaughter Rebecca is now in...

GIWA water disinfection

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will temporarily change the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable water from February 20, 2024, at 8 a.m. through April 10, 2024....

Postal meeting Saturday

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

A group calling itself Parcels to the People has scheduled a public meeting outside at the Boca Grande Community center this weekend. Since just before Christmas, residents have been experiencing issues...

Hands on science lab at The Island School

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
Education

BY STEPHANIE SHIRBACK Mrs. Shirback’s fifth grade science class dived deeper into their learning last week with an entire day full of experiments and hands-on learning experiences. Students have...