365 DAYS LATER: Still healing from Ian, but so very blessed
There’s still a lot that hasn’t been said about what happens after a hurricane like Ian. A storm that big, that strong, that stays for that long … it changes people.
Some people simply disap…
Boca Grande Lighthouse work yet to commence … but will soon
Work has still not yet begun on repairs to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse.
“A start date is anticipated within the next 30 days,” said Brooke Keck, of the Florida Department of Environme…
The fountain has finally found a home on Banyan Street
It has taken a little bit and the road to finding the Alzamora statue has been fraught with changes … but a deal has finally been struck. The large iconic water feature, laden with Boca Grande s…
Dog park completion and pickleball in new Lee County budget
The most recently approved budget for Lee County, passed Sept. 19 and unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners, will total approximately $2.5 billion.
The county has earmarked two spec…
Sitting down with Roger Lewis to discuss the new ‘Friends’ season of programming
BB: Last year was the first for Roger’s Picks lecture series with Friends of Boca Grande and it seems it is renewed for this year. How do you feel about the picks for the coming year?
RL: They …
PROFILE: Edie Gardner
If you ask Edie Gardner what has kept her beautiful – both inside and out – after 98 years, she has the perfect answer.
“It’s a long story.”
Truly, Edie believes in the old sayin…
Boca Grande Halloween Carnival/Fall Festival scheduled
The island’s annual Halloween Carnival, sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation, Friends of Boca Grande and the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5:30 …
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island AUXCOMM group thankful for new donation to project, to all who donated and for great coverage
To the Editor:
I’m very glad to advise you that in the wake of Friday’s comprehensive Beacon update on the Auxiliary Emergency Communications Project, a concerned private citizen donated $20,00…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: October is a WILD month at Boca Grande Lighthouse Methodist Church
To the Editor:
October is shaping up to be a fun and exciting month.
We will launch our new MOMS Connection on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 6 p.m. The group is free and open to all moms (beca…