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November 27, 2020
To the Editor: Experience one of the most sensational holiday traditions in SW Florida! Presented by Sullivan Benefits, Festival of Trees is a huge holiday event downtown where these beautiful tree…

November 27, 2020
There were no rattlesnakes in Boston…  BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At every Grande Glee session over Zoom, Sharon Ponte and her 10-pound Maltipoo are there to chime in on a few notes. With each puppy howl…

November 20, 2020
She has a knack for being a healer… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga has recruited a new massage therapist to join in on body and mind healing. Annette Adams shared what it’s like …

November 20, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), in a cooperative effort with Lee County and two island property owners, has agreed to settle a legal …

November 20, 2020
STAFF REPORT- New information regarding the collection of Gasparilla Island COVID-19 data has been issued by the Boca Grande Health Clinic, and the Boca Grande 411 Island Community Coalition, to be…

November 20, 2020
BY MARK DRISCOLL, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- You can feel a change in the air. The days start getting shorter. Temperatures become more moderate. Winter season is just around the corner. And with i…

November 20, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Community Center’s 17th Annual Turkey Hoop Shoot Contest, sponsored by the Boca Beacon and Lee County Parks & Recreation, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21.  The e…

November 20, 2020
STAFF REPORT- This year’s downtown Christmas festivities are a bit different, but that should come as no surprise. All you need to do is come to the business district on Saturday, Nov. 28, follow t…

November 6, 2020
To the citizens of Lee County and my family members at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, I want to personally thank the residents of our great county who play a huge role helping keep the peace in o…

November 6, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Welcome to the ninth year of 2020. I think everyone who lives in this country deserves a spa day, a bubble bath, a two-week fishing trip … whatever makes each of you the happie…