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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County disaster centers closing for holiday

To the Editor: The Disaster Recovery Centers located at the following locations will temporarily close for the Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, Feb. 20. • Tringali Recreation Center,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Apologies and regret expressed for recent event

To our island community: We deeply regret any worry or concern that recent events have caused members of our community. We are aware of the concerns of The Island School regarding an individual...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Water samples show red tide in our waters

To the Editor: The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued health alerts for the presence of a red tide bloom. An alert level of red tide was found near Buck Key (Blind Pass),...

A new way for the Hughes Gallery to live on

February 3, 2023
Boca Beacon Reader
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Over two decades ago when my late husband, Jack, told me he’d shook hands on a lease for a downtown space in Terry Seitz’s new post and beam building, I almost killed him. After deciding to sell our...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Financial support from Ann Potter Wilson Foundation provides BGHS with essential tools

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center wishes to extend our immense gratitude for the surprising support from the Ann Potter Wilson Foundation. This past year has...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Question arises from a reader – What’s going on with that bridge?

To the Editor: Several years ago, The Gasparilla Inn rebuilt the bridge that traversed the Boca Grande bayou and the golf club. At that time a “temporary” metal bridge was put in place for passage....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Chowder event successful for Island School

To the Editor: The Island School PTO would like to thank everyone for their hard work in making the Chowder Dinner SO successful! We served over 400 people! We would have never been able...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Boca Grande for spreading Christmas joy to those who need it most

To the Editor: I am writing to thank Boca Grande-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC deploys dive team to search for derelict vessels

To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently deployed its Surface Supply Dive Teams, under the leadership of Lieutenant Stuart Spoede, to search for...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bivalent booster clinic set for February 2 at BGHC

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Health Clinic will be conducting a drive-thru COVID-19 “updated booster” or Bivalent booster clinic on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. for our registered patients....