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Gasparilla generosity part II: Toys, shoes and checks for a good cause
December 11, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a gracious member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande and…
Bring good tidings this holiday season
December 11, 2020
BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- As the December holiday season approaches, here are just a few things to keep in mind when planning your celebrations. • Be polite, say please and thank you. • Be kind, giv…
GIWA announces another milestone in new water reclamation facility update
December 11, 2020
BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GIWA- Phase II rehabilitation of GIWA’s Water Reclamation Facility located on Gasparilla Inn & Club’s golf course has reached another milestone. The final concrete pour was d…
COVID-19 and traveling: What you need to know
December 11, 2020
Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- The U.S. Centers for Disease…
PROFILE: Michael McClure
December 11, 2020
Critically-acclaimed crab cakes and butter never hurt… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Chef Michael McClure is a local culinary creator with the taste buds for perfecting homemade mango salsa and making guest…
Lee County commissioners vote to give National Register nomination a 60-day extension
December 4, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- When item five came up at the Lee County commissioners meeting on December 1, it was clear that they all had more questions than answers. That is why discussions turned into a mo…
Gasparilla Generosity part I: Parsley-Baldwin offers to take food donations
December 4, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- There’s no better way to ring in the holiday season than with the gift of gratitude. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when the community comes together to support each o…
Keep those paws off the presents! Animal safety reminders for the holidays
December 4, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we celebrate the season’s greetings with decorations and delectable desserts, those of us who are proud parents of pups and felines should be careful not to disregard their sa…
Mosquito fighter, gas station owner… The end of an era is marked with the retirement if Clyde Nabers
December 4, 2020
BY MISTY NABERS NICHOLS- After almost 60 years serving the Boca Grande Community Clyde Nabers is finally going to be spending his weekdays fishing. On October 30, Clyde retired for the second time….
A message from the Boca Grande Health Clinic: Scheduling 101 in times of transition
December 4, 2020
BY KELSEY CHAVARRIE AT THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- The Boca Grande Health Clinic has expanded how we meet the healthcare needs of the community in these ever-changing times. If you have given us…