A timeline of a breast cancer warrior, survivor and advocate
It was spring of 2017 and Kathy James was living her best life. “I was a very busy mom of four, plus two chocolate labs & a bunny. I also worked part-time at the free clinic.”
In addition t…
Dollars for Mammograms: Feel for lumps; save your bumps
The Englewood Community Care Clinic wants to spread the word, “Feel for lumps. Save your bumps.”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual educational campaign to raise awareness abou…
How did Cape Haze become … Cape Haze?
Island travelers come and go to Boca Grande daily and they all must cross over GIBA’s faithful swing bridge. But did you know that once you cross the bridge on your way off of Gasparilla Island yo…
Memories of September 11, 2001: 20 years has proved that our lives will never be the same…
On the evening of September 11, 2001, there were many types of reactions taking place in homes across the country, and around the world. Whether you were in New York City, in the middle of Iowa or…
From the Boca Grande History Center: Delmar Fugate and the Pink Elephant (Part II of a series)
Submitted by the Boca Grande History Center
In our August 6 edition of the Boca Beacon we ran part I to this series featuring the Fugate family of Boca Grande, compiled from Boca Grande History…
The question of insurance liability and sidewalks: We may save our pink pump, our outdoor seating and our flowers, but at what cost?
While Lee County Ordinance NO. 21-XX, presented at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting last Wednesday, sounds like a great way to allow us to “keep Boca Grande, Boca Grande,” and t…
Lemon Bay Golf Club, giving kids ‘A Better Shot’
BY T MICHELE WALKER – When looking for a quality camp for children, there are certain tell-tale signs that you’ve found the right place. For example, when you walk in while the campers are on a bre…
Summer is here! Here are five tips to make it a healthy one
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Sunday, June 20, marked the official start to summer for all of us that live north of the equator. The June solstice is when Earth arrives at the point in its orb…
The healing power of music therapy in correlation with brain health
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Science is finally catching up with what musicians have known since the dawn of time. Singing heals and is beneficial for our emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being.
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Flyin Hawaiian team takes first and more for $50,600 prize in 2021 World’s Richest
Congratulations to the team on the Flyin Hawaiian for winning first place and $50,600 in the 2021 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament! They got the first place money, plus the cash prizes for t…