The Island School will be back in session on Monday, Aug. 12 for the first day of school.
There will be a “Meet the Teacher” open house from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. Families will…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. to discuss plans for what would be the 3rd Street Bistro, the former Mimi’s.
Mimi’s 3rd Street Grille moved…
In 1612, the English writer Henry Peacham wrote about the dolphin in the book “Minerva Britanna.” The book, quite forgotten, is filled with anagrams and codes, all set in an environment of Elizabeth…
Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Boca Beacon has been releasing documents from a Public Records Request from Lee County. These are not new documents, but merely draft discussion points and docume…
A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors to the historic tower during the tourist season.
“It gets really busy,” said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of Barrier Isla…
“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments. Understanding these interactions and conserving these species, especially…
The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Rotonda was held, Thursday, July 11 at The Hills Golf And Country Club. President Charles Smith presided over distribution of remaining funds to 21 local cha…
A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo.
Retail Establishments & Marinas:
Aqua Boutique is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. a…
Working in the healthcare field can be one of the most rewarding careers going. That is something Angela Begley has discovered, and it gets even better when you can do it at the Boca Grande Health C…
