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It took a lot of talking, but Boca Grande North is getting cleaned up
January 13, 2023
Another chapter in the Hurricane Ian saga is about to be closed – The Tale of the Tremendous Trash Pile.
This week trucks contracted by the state of Florida came to start taking away the large …
Do you have fisherkids? It’s tourney time!
January 12, 2023
Another season is upon us and with it comes a new kids’ fishing tournament, courtesy of Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon. This one will be held on Saturday, Jan 21 at the pier…
TIS announces list of chefs for chowder dinner … at least, so far
January 12, 2023
We’re getting closer to the date of The Island School’s Chowder Dinner, one of Boca Grande’s most sumptuous events. Take-out or dine-in eating options are available.
The event will be held on F…
Time is winding down to turn in educational scholarship applications to Woman’s Club
January 12, 2023
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year.
General criteria for application include:
– Candidate has applied to a …
It’s been awhile since the kayak launch was usable, soooo … what’s up with that?
January 12, 2023
If you’re one of the many people who love to kayak and frequently used the 19th Street launch, and you love a good mystery, this story might interest you.
It’s a mystery because the entit…
Will the shrimp boat ever be in again?
January 12, 2023
A look at what happened to the Capt. C.J.
It seems like almost every day brings us another reason to get really grumpy with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Just when it seems like your back hai…
Get ready for ‘On Golden Pond’ and the return of the Royal Palm Players next week
January 12, 2023
By Nancy White, Royal Palm Players
As an important contribution to Boca Grande’s recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the Royal Palm Players, to great anticipation, goes on with the …