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Doolittle’s Raiders: Florida’s connection to Pearl Harbor
December 11, 2021
As our country observed the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor this week, it’s easy to lose sight the ferocity of the bombing, the terror we felt as a nation as well as the military st…
Ah, the tales the bell ringers can tell …
December 11, 2021
By Caroline Clabaugh
It is that time of the year when the constant tinkling of a little bell outside of certain stores reminds us of the Red Kettles of the Salvation Army and the smell of fresh…
Teen with island roots set to compete in Ironman 70.3 this weekend
December 11, 2021
It’s difficult to put a pin in Tim Fetzer’s accent. Born and raised in Germany, Tim has a clear German accent, but his father is from Chicago which is evident when Tim says words like, “Chicago” v…
Holiday Hoopla, lighting of lighthouse this weekend
December 11, 2021
If you like the lights, if you like the Grinch and you like a drive-in theater, there are two holiday events will take place on the island this weekend – one on Friday and one on Saturday – that a…
Sleuths set to delve into ‘The Twelve Clues of Christmas’ next week
December 11, 2021
In the mood for a frolicking good mystery? Join Karen Zarse and the Sleuths at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for “The Twelve Clues of Christmas” by Rhys Bowen. The discussion group will meet in the H…
Boca Bargains is open … sales await
December 11, 2021
Boca Bargains opened for the season on December 1 and will be open every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) from 9 a.m. until noon. Merchandise for sale incl…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Clinic patients have questions about staff changes
December 10, 2021
To the Editor:
Kudos to The Beacon for its coverage of Joe Weir’s departure from The Boca Grande Community Center.
Joe was a well-known and highly respected figure in the Boca Grande C…
PROFILE: Elaine Skypala
December 10, 2021
Elaine Skypala has come prepared for our meeting with an outline in hand. “It’s funny because as I told my friends I was doing this interview, everybody said, ‘You have to tell that story or that …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC to meet December 15-16 in Destin
December 9, 2021
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
December 4, 2021
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…