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Feedback requested from past BGWC scholarship recipients
January 6, 2022
Most recent scholarship opportunity has a deadline of February 1
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club members would like to hear about the success of our scholarship recipients after graduation. If you…
Doug Tallamy wants you to change how you garden
January 6, 2022
Submitted by Cathy Ballman, Boca Grande Garden Club
Doug Tallamy must have teenage fans galore. Any kid tasked with mowing the front lawn on a hot, sticky summer day would agree with his propos…
New book by island author available at local stores
January 6, 2022
The holidays are over and it’s time to reward yourself with a relaxing, quick reading, book that is sure to leave you with a smile.
Sandy Jacobs’ new book, “After The Storm,” is now available …
First kids’ fishing tournament of 2022 scheduled for January 22
January 6, 2022
The first youth fishing tournament of the year, sponsored by the Boca Beacon and Lee County Parks & Rec., will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier.
The tourn…
Historic Preservation Board to discuss several interesting items
January 6, 2022
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, and several interesting items are up for discussion.
A piece of isla…
Cashier by day, author at night: ‘The Secret Bully Patrol’ and Kathy Auman
January 6, 2022
You never know who you’re going to run into while shopping in Boca Grande. From artists to presidents to television celebrities, the island is a gathering of talent from all walks of life. Imagine…
2021: The year of the paradigm shift
December 30, 2021
It’s that time once again to step into a new year, to sign a new year’s number on the dotted line and to determine that things are going to change.
They will change, won’t they? Because when yo…
Hill Tide Estates controversy continues to unfold
December 30, 2021
It appears that several state and local agencies are still working on finding out why the large wrought iron-type fence is on the beach at the boundary of Hill Tide Estates. Several emails have go…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED … Captain Jack, pirate treasure await you …
December 30, 2021
Captain Jack Sparrow is looking forward to meeting island families at the Boca Grande Community Center for the first “Family Fun Night which will be held on Friday, Jan. 7. Enjoy pirate-th…
Be a friend of the pelican: Reel, remove, release
December 30, 2021
“A wonderful bird is the pelican; his bill can hold more than his belly can.” – Dixon Lanier Merritt
The above excerpt from Merritt’s poem is true: A pelican’s pouch can hold up to three times…