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Love the bees but hate the sting? Here’s how to keep the relationship amicable

November 20, 2021
Who would ever dare to imagine putting oneself in a situation that would purposely trigger the flight or fight response typically associated with an unexpected encounter with bees be therapeutic? …

Garden Club installs new officers, leadership team

November 20, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – Boca Grande Garden Club members are anticipating a packed slate of in-person meetings, events and workshops for the 2021-2022 season. A new board and lea…

A bug’s life: A ride-along along with Lee County Mosquito Control

November 20, 2021
(Warning, a multitude of mosquito larvae were harmed during the writing of this story) Three warriors step forward, cross-armed, ready to take flight. Cue Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries.” The …

PROFILE: Mary Spinks

November 20, 2021
From water skier, fisherman, waitress, to Home Depot employee, Mary Spinks has done it all. But please don’t call her “first mate” as she prefers the title of “admiral.” The distinction is importa…

OBITUARY: Dick Robb

November 20, 2021
Richard George Robb, age 85, of Boca Grande, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Richard was born March 11, 1936. At this time no services are scheduled. Arrangements by Lemon Bay Fun…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Share the magic of the season at the lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

November 20, 2021
To the Editor: Barrier Island Parks Society, BIPS invites friends and families to share the magic of the season at the annual Lighting of the Lighthouse on December 11. Gates to the Port Boca G…

Alice Court: One foot in business, the other on the stage …

November 12, 2021
While most college kids were out there slinging hash, waiting tables or working on campus to make ends meet, island resident Alice Court took the bull by the horns. A vocal opera major in college,…

We’re looking sharp out there in the metaverse

November 12, 2021
In case you haven’t heard, there are a lot of changes going on in the cyber universe. There is a tremendous increase in the amount of people whose online presence is bigger than ever thanks to a v…

Educational scholarship applications available through the Boca Grande Woman’s Club

November 12, 2021
The Scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) Have appli…

Shoot some hoops, win some turkey

November 12, 2021
Dribble your way down to the Boca Grande Community Center for the annual Turkey Hoop Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 20 starting at 10 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Boca Beacon and Lee County Parks …