Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GIMM thanks all for a great Ladies’ Howl

To the Editor: Ladies’ Howl At The Moon – 78 releases and probably twice as many bites! Literally every minute on the radio a fish was called in! The Pass was on fire! More than 100...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BIPS thanks many for another great season

To the Editor: As our season comes to a close and summer begins, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and our BIPS Board to thank all our friends and visitors who utilized our...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Come to History Center and find out more about Boca Grande’s ties to World War I and World War II in honor of this Memorial Day

To the Editor: On May 30, 2022 the United States will observe a day dedicated to mourning and honoring U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the armed forces of our great nation....

Jo Anne Speer remembered

The memorial service for Jo Anne Speers was held this past weekend, and was well attended by those who remembered her life here on the island. After Rev. Brian Brightly officiated a service at the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ theme of Lee County 2022 reading program

To the Editor: The 2022 summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” is free and for all ages. Sign up at your favorite branch location, online at leelibrary.readsquared.com or through the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gated communities need to update forms with County in advance of hurricane season

To the Editor: Professional property managers and residential homeowners’ association presidents can take steps now to protect their community in the event of a hurricane or other declared major...

Calusa Waterkeeper and Brain Chemistry Labs pioneer collaborative research on HAB toxins in our area

Using the most sensitive technology available for detecting harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins, the Calusa Waterkeeper (CWK) research team started airborne toxin monitoring in July 2021 at eight locations...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Economic Development and community partners offer workforce, technical assistance programs

To the Editor: The Lee County Economic Development Office, in collaboration with community partners, offers Workforce Training and Certification programs and a Small Business Technical Assistance...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another successful egg hunt in the books!

To the Editor: In what has become an annual “rite of spring” Boca Grande tradition, this year’s Easter Egg Hunt provided an “eggstrodinary” time for over 300 “eggstra-special” children. None...

Ham it Up from Louisville, Kentucky with ‘Friends’

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