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The chowder has been dished, the donations are appreciated!
February 10, 2017
A message from The Island School PTO: The 2017 Island School PTO chowder fundraiser dinner is in the books and was well received by the estimated 200+ in attendance on Saturday night at the Cr…
Four injured in boating accident
February 3, 2017
At approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 the Boca Grande Fire Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at the Innlet on 12th Street, where a boat that had struck a po…
The trestle will remain: Charlotte County working on, not removing, historic railroad trestle
February 3, 2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you’ve been on or off the island recently you might have noticed some work crews surrounding the old railroad trestle near the mainland. Contrary to what you may have heard, …
CHOWDAH HEAH! GET YA STEAMIN’ HOT CHOWDAH!
February 3, 2017
This Saturday there’s a lot going on, but one thing you won’t want to miss is The Island School’s 3rd annual Chowder Dinner. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (it has been timed nicely around …
Come check out some ‘Local Color’ at Whidden’s this weekend!
February 3, 2017
The Annual Whidden’s Marina “Local Color” Art Show is this Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the grounds of Whidden’s Marina at 190 1st Street East in Boca Grande. The show motto, “Local Co…
RPP’S ‘Odd Couple’ X 2 is one of the reasons why local theater is the best
February 3, 2017
Olive and Florence Oscar and Felix SUBMITTED BY …
Boca Grande Food for the Poor event to feature many fine auction items
February 3, 2017
This is one of the works by Fritz Rock a well-known visual artist who was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1944 and died in 1976. The p…
PROFILE: HILJA BILODEAU
February 3, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – Hilja Bilodeau has been keeping very busy as CEO of the Boca Grande Health Clinic since last summer. She officially started the job on August 1, replacing former CEO Jon Sielert. Her…
Historical Society offers private museum tours
February 3, 2017
To the Editor: In November the Boca Grande Historical Society opened its refurbished museum with a new exhibit about the history of the Gasparilla Island Bridge and its importance to the developmen…
Last Chance for Love Lines !
January 27, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT February 6 is your last day to give us your special sweetheart message for our Valentine’s Day edition of the Boca Beacon. On Friday, Feb. 10 we will be displaying your love for…