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March 30, 2023
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FIVE YEARS AGO
There was a mass exodus of man-o-wars parading through our waters. The Fishery Pier was on fire.
TEN YEARS AGO
The Boca Grande Dog Show took place wi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Superheroes were everywhere at the Bike Path Parade and Spring Fair!
March 30, 2023
To the Editor:
Boca Grande celebrated the 2023 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Bike Path Parade and Spring Fair last Saturday. “Superheroes Everywhere” was possible due to the 100 or so dedicated Woman’…
The Weekly Red Tide Update
March 30, 2023
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to medium concentrations in and offshore of Pinellas County, very low to medium concentrations in Manatee County, backgr…
Local banks remain strong during uncertain times
March 23, 2023
We’ve all heard about the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature and most of us have wondered what would happen next to the other financial institutions down the line. It’s a logical thought…
BIKE PARADE, SPRING FAIR ARE UPON US!
March 23, 2023
Get ready for the annual Spring Fair sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club on Saturday, March 25. It will be a day filled with superheroes from across the galaxy … or maybe just from your own ne…
4-DIGIT PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!
March 23, 2023
Saddle up and head to town, because the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived … the 4-digit phone books are here!
After losing so many of our 2022 to Ian (he blew our storage shed away, as…
Art After Dark – Try something new for your senses
March 23, 2023
Art After Dark is a sensory celebration that the J.McLaughlin store will be hosting the evening of March 30. This is the second such program the store has sponsored, using its outside wall as a canv…
Ever chatted with a manatee? Dr. Beth Brady has, and wants to tell you about it
March 23, 2023
Mote Marine Laboratory’s March Coffee With A Scientist, held Tuesday, March 21, at the Boca Grande Community Center, brought visions of the fictitious Dr. John Doolittle to some people’s minds. The…
Dog Park ribbon-cutting is nigh … let the cry of four-legged freedom ring!
March 23, 2023
Though it hasn’t been built yet, the new Boca Grande Dog Park will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at the location, the Lee County property at the dead end of Wheeler Road.
Free par…
Boca Beacon nominated for nine awards in 2023 Florida Press Association contest
March 23, 2023
The Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper contest has released their nominations for the year 2022, with the Boca Beacon up for nine awards.
In the “Best Headline” category, Editor…