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History Center receives gift of rare documents detailing commercial establishment of Boca Grande
October 2, 2020
BY KAREN GRACE AND THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER – A few weeks ago, a phone call was received at the History Center. The caller was not familiar with Gasparilla Island but had found the Historical…
Hit us with your best shots! Calendar photos needed for 2021
October 2, 2020
STAFF REPORT – As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, we have to start thinking about our Boca Beacon 2021 calendar. Each year we ponder over our theme, but this year we’re leaving it up to yo…
‘Back to Boca’ webinar introduces speaker Laurie Jacobs in next segment
October 2, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Join the Boca Grande Health Clinic as they welcome Laurie Jacobs, MD Chair, Department of Medicine Hackensack Meridian Health speak on the lingering health effects of COVID-19. The w…
Infectious diseases expert offers solid advice: A synopsis of last week’s Grande Rounds segment
October 2, 2020
BY RAYMOND JAMES, D.O., BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – On September 23, Dr. Paul Auwaerter, MBA, MD, clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins University School of Medi…
Woman’s Club seeking scholarship applicants
October 2, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: …
Banking seminars to be held by Hunter from EB&T
October 2, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Kerry Hunter, Trust Development Officer at Englewood Bank & Trust, is resuming her live seminars at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 South Indiana Avenue, in October. The c…
Wildflower Preserve restoration update: Plans still on track, even after heavy rains
October 2, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Despite the heavy rains earlier this month, the habitat restoration project at Wildflower is continuing to move ahead on schedule. Earthmoving work to modify and expand the freshwate…
Suncoast among 160 shelters nationwide to reduce adoption fees during Bissell Foundation event
October 2, 2020
STAFF REPORT – On October 1 to 4, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is teaming up with 160 shelters partners in 33 states to reduce adoption fees and find forever homes during Empty the Shelters (ETS). …
Boca Grande keeps making that ‘most expensive zip code’ list every year
October 2, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Coronavirus or no coronavirus, Boca Grande is still making the list of “The Most Expensive Zip Codes in America,” according to Property Club (propertyclub.com) and realtor.com. Massa…
OBITUARY: Janis Dunaway
October 2, 2020
Janis Stone Dunaway, 79, of St. Louis, Mo. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2020. Jan was born on March 22, 1941 to Helen and Harry G. Stone and graduated f…