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If you lost a dock, a boathouse or structure on the water, read this
October 28, 2022
As home and business repairs are getting underway in the wake of Hurricane Ian, it is important to remember that docks, boathouses, and other shoreline structures require building permits for constr…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BOCA GRANDE NORTH AND THE CHALLENGES IT FACES AFTER IAN
October 28, 2022
Being the president of your homeowners’ association can be a rewarding position, but it can also be a demanding one. Following Hurricane Ian, Ken Burnette, president of the Boca Grande North Condo A…
From the office of the Boca Grande Historical Society
October 28, 2022
Thank you all for your patience as we deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. I am happy to report that the History Center and all of our historic treasures are safe and did not acquire any storm…
BOCA BEACON TIMELINE
October 28, 2022
FIVE YEARS AGO
While the island was still picking up debris from Hurricane Irma, Hal McCombs was introduced as the new president of the Royal Palm Players.
TEN YEARS AGO
A short video calle…
Bocascopes for the week of October 28, 2022
October 27, 2022
Boca Beacon backpages
Aries: It is entirely possible that your paranoid nature will pay off this week. Your cell phone, your computer and your car have all broken in one form or fashion, not to m…
Boca Beacon timeline
October 21, 2022
FIVE YEARS AGO
Lee County officials announced when landscaping waste would be picked up from Hurricane Irma. Land’s End and The Community of Boca Grande donated more than $14,000 to area children…
Hang tag program extended until October 29
October 21, 2022
The hang tag program we have now has been extended until October 29, as officials feel it is still unsafe for the general public to come onto the island.
The program was supposed to have ended o…