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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 sh…
The future of Warm Mineral Springs is once again tentative
January 12, 2023
The pressure is on again to develop the area surrounding Warm Mineral Springs in North Port. This has been an on-again-off-again controversy for years, with the scientists, archaeologists and enviro…
The green flash: Have you seen it? Do you know what it is?
January 12, 2023
Watching the sunset in Boca Grande is one of the most favored traditions, whether you live here year-round or just vacation here. Stopping your day to watch that fiery ball hit the Gulf of Mexico, t…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Amy McCandless, the lady behind the Facebook persona of Fugate’s during the storm
January 12, 2023
If a book were to be written about surviving a hurricane from a mental health or spiritual standpoint, Amy McCandless could be the author. As the general manager of Fugate’s, she has not only kept h…
Camera Club heads to Selby Gardens
January 12, 2023
The Boca Grande Camera Club, an already hustling, bustling group of island shutterbugs, have started their season off with a bang. Their first meeting was just this past week, and their first field…
THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON
January 12, 2023
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FIVE YEARS AGO
The Tesla Quartet was performing at the Community Center, Mote was celebrating their five year anniversary on the island and the Three Sisters’ varianc…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FEMA Announces Special Consideration for Temporary Housing Units in Special Flood Hazard Areas
January 12, 2023
To the Editor:
After reviewing in-depth analysis and evaluations, FEMA recognizes Special Flood Hazard Areas may be the only feasible option to place temporary housing units in Charlotte, Collier…