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FWC using public input to improve ‘critical wildlife area’ proposals
September 16, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is still pursuing a ban on boating and fishing around some of the islands to the south of us after announcing the public “l…
Fly in, drive in to Buchan Airport in October and help avionics students
September 16, 2016
As the bright morning sun sheds its first light on Buchan Airport, you may hear the welcome drone of a light plane in its landing pattern while a score of volunteers are busily preparing for the Te…
PROFILE: George Hammond
September 16, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – If you’re planning a vacation but don’t feel like driving yourself to the airport, you may want to call the newest owner of Boca Grande Limousine, George Hammond. This trustworthy bu…
Youth fishing tournament to be held this Saturday
September 16, 2016
Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon are sponsoring a youth fishing tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier. The tournament is free for chi…
GUEST EDITORIAL: Initiative to restore one million corals launched by Mote
September 16, 2016
BY HALEY RUTGER – Mote Marine Laboratory and The Nature Conservancy are partnering on a coral conservation initiative that will enable coral restoration at unprecedented scales throughout t…
The loss of a great man: Former Fire Chief Lew Morgan has passed away at age 78
September 16, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On a hot July day in 1989 a man named Lewis “Lew” Morgan was introduced to the Boca Grande Community. He stood next to Darrell Polk, a man who had held the job of fire chief on …
Zelma’s 90th was celebrated by many
September 15, 2016
Long-time island resident Zelma Otto reached her 90th birthday recently, and it was celebrated by many at the Rotonda Lakes Clubhouse near her home. She was all dressed in purple for the occasion a…
Funds still sought for veteran to attend Pearl Harbor ceremony
September 9, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – The GoFundMe account to help send a veteran to the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016 has grown to nearly $1,900. But donations are still needed to help send Englew…
Obituary: Carolyn Smith Frederick
September 2, 2016
Carolyn Smith Frederick died peacefully on August 30, while at her summer home of many years on Walloon Lake in Northern Michigan.
She was born in Indianapolis, IN. in 1928 to Dr. David L. Smith a…
Baby sea turtles released, including albino hatchling
August 19, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association released 70 baby sea turtles and one rare albino at the Boca Grande Community Center beachfront on Sunday, Aug 14. Turtle patrol volunteer Meli…