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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: FATHER CHRIS GRAY

November 18, 2022
Fairly early in his life as an Episcopal priest, Father Chris Gray discovered the key to good ministry. It sounds simple but does not come naturally to everyone, even those who have chosen the pries…

BOCA BEACON (NOT SO) ACCUWEATHER

November 17, 2022
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WRONG KEY

November 17, 2022
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HORTOONS

November 17, 2022
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THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

November 17, 2022
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The Barrier Island Parks Society announced that John Rice would be their new president, and Krista Potthast-Haynes was the new vice president. TEN YEARS…

Debris removal pace has picked up on island

November 10, 2022
Lee County this week announced it is activating a debris-management site and dedicating debris-hauling trucks to Boca Grande to assist with Gasparilla Island cleanup in the wake of Hurricane Ian…

Republicans take the day with registered voters in 33921 … (or at least we think so)

November 10, 2022
We were hoping this space would be dedicated to the Boca Grande polling location’s election 2022 results. Without fail that is what we have done the friday following an election, and it used to be b…

Whidden’s non-conforming structures discussed at Historic Preservation Board meeting

November 10, 2022
Boca Grande’s Historic Preservation Board made a point during its November 9 meeting that permits are still required for any changes, demolition or construction necessary as a result of Hurricane Ia…

Celebrating Veterans Day: One man’s opinion

November 10, 2022
I am a veteran of the Korean War, and I have been alive and reasonably sentient during the six “hot” wars my country has engaged in since 1941. As a writer, I have interviewed a large number of vete…

It’s a great time for an old-fashioned Thanksgiving get-together

November 10, 2022
A celebration of thanks will take place in Boca Grande on the eve of the national Thanksgiving holiday. It will take place at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church, but all four Island churches wil…