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Alleyway concert last week
March 14, 2025
Levi Herman, Stumpy Joe and Farney are shown playing last week next to Jeri’s Juice and Barnichol Hardware.
Photo by Cheryl
Del-Bourree Bach show at Hughes Gallery this week
March 13, 2025
Del-Bourree Bach has exhibited his works at Hughes Gallery for the past twenty-five years. Owner Barbara Hughes sent the Beacon some questions and answers about his work.
Here, some paintings by…
Conversation on Navy readiness
March 13, 2025
Rear Adm. Ted LeClair spoke March 11 at the Boca Grande Men’s Club. After numerous accolades in the U.S. Navy, he is now working on the transformation of the Reserve force. He is here with Dan Hughe…
Island School 5th Graders highlight Bike Path Safety
March 13, 2025
March brings gorgeous weather and increased users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun experience for all users, the GICIA has once again partnered with The Island School’s fift…
Prof. Tamar Gendler, March 19 on philosophers
March 13, 2025
We cling to the notion of free will, believing our decisions are the product of rational thought. But what if our choices are subtly steered by unseen forces? Recent studies, like those that will be…
Florida author’s tales of HOA mayhem
March 13, 2025
A satire on Florida homeowner association takes readers on a humorous journey into the unpredictable world of homeowners’ associations through the eyes of a property manager.
“The HOA Chronicles…
Boca Grande Art Center Spring Show March 17-19 at St. Andrew’s
March 13, 2025
Babs Vanyo
The Boca Grande Art Center will present its first exhibit of the season, made possible by the generosity of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and Italiano Insurance.
It will be hosted a…
Next veteran Honor Flight on April 8; Anheuser-Busch sponsors locally
March 13, 2025
If you are a veteran and have never taken an “Honor Flight,” Southwest Florida Honor Flight, Inc. is looking for you. For the first time, the local group will have its first sponsorship by Anheuser-…
No plans for Captiva-like community panel for Boca Grande
March 13, 2025
Lee County staff has no plan for a county sponsored “community panel” for Boca Grande, modeled on Captiva.
“This is not in the works for Boca Grande and is not being discussed at a staff level,”…
GIBA board meet set for Wednesday, March 19
March 13, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will be conducting a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the GIBA administration building.
Agenda topics…