LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC to meet December 15-16 in Destin
To the Editor:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in person December 15-16 at The Henderson Beach Resort, 200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, Florida 32541. The meeti…
Lee County commissioners to discuss sidewalk amendment, beach erosion measures and more for Gasparilla island
When Lee County Commissioners sit down for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7 they will not only be discussing the finalization of Boca Grande’s sidewalk ordinance amendment, but also the rene…
Island tree-lighting tradition to take place this Sunday, Dec. 5
Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 for the annual Lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the event will be held across th…
Holiday cheer
I was considering writing an article about COPD and lung cancer since those diseases are featured as the Awareness Diseases for the month of November. After a try or two, I decided that I was not …
Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic dates announced
This year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic will be played over the course of three weeks, from January 22 through February 12.
• Week of January 22: Gasparilla Inn & Club mixed doubles; B…
Local Roots Farmers Market to return this month
Mark your calendars for the reopening of the Boca Grande Farmers Market, Friday, Dec. 17 at the Ball Field on Wheeler Road.
“Local Roots, the company that manages Lee County Farmer’s markets, i…
Part III, Boca Beacon Holiday Shopping Guide: Give the gift of experience, practicality for those who have everything (and dislike clutter)
This week’s shopping tips include gifts that are more of an intangible nature, or gifts that are more unique or homemade. While supply shortages don’t seem to be as pronounced as we were told they…
Man who lost his wallet found out the kids are ‘alright’ in Boca Grande
Frank Koffend isn’t the kind of man to make a big fuss. “You know, I’m not looking for publicity, you understand,” he explained.
But when four Boca Grande teens went out of their way to r…
Lost pet leads to pet scanner purchase for Boca Grande Fire Department
It was a near miss for Michelle and her husband Rick Wolfe last October. They were in their boat, about three miles offshore on the morning of October 25 when the unthinkable happened. Their preci…
Help the children of Haiti, give the gift of art for Christmas at the same time
Smart Studio will be hosting Missionaries Mitchell and Debbie Martinez on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9 and 10 at the gallery on Park Avenue.
The missionaries will be on hand both days from…