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Bzzz… zzz… Mosquito Control is hard at work to reduce that annoying buzz
August 14, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County Mosquito Control District has worked around the clock to collect accurate data on the local mosquito population. Mosquito spraying, however, is not on a fixed schedule…
A Tribute to Dee: Family suggests to name room at Community Center after beloved lady
August 14, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Legends never die, and our island has had our share of great ones. There are some names that stick out more than others, though, and Dee Wheeler’s is one of them. While she was b…
Historic Preservation Board hears, approves four new island home projects
August 14, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to discuss four certificates of appropriateness for homes on the island, and were done in record time – about 15 …
New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location
August 14, 2020
BY C.W. BLOSSER AND BEN ABES- Providing for the safety and welfare is an essential focus of local government. Lee County’s Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s …
PROFILE: Lily Taylor
August 14, 2020
Hooked on island life… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At the age of 22, Lily Taylor has already landed a position as the executive director of the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. This full-time Florida girl…
Body found on beach at Stump Pass, graffiti investigated on island
August 7, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The death of a man whose body was found at the water’s edge in Stump Pass Park in Englewood on Friday, July 31 has been ruled as a suicide. The call came in around 12:19 p.m. on Frid…
Boca Grande named as one of islands in Zac Brown Band’s new song, ‘You and Islands’
August 7, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – “Let’s get back to you and islands Compass Cay and the warm salt air, Staring at that blue horizon Close my eyes and I’m right back there. I swear the sunset at Boca Grand(e) Ma…
You bet your life I took the pledge … a note from a long-time, well-loved island resident
August 7, 2020
BY SUSAN BOWERS – More than anything, I want my friends and neighbors in Boca Grande to stay well. It is our cherished home. I have never met fi ner people or had better, more loyal friends. They a…
Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition
August 7, 2020
STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Awards on Friday, July 31, with the virtual presentation announcing 13 award…
GICIA Update: Mercabo Cove Project showing signs of change
August 7, 2020
BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Mercabo Cove Project is showing signs of progress. Construction firm TSI Disaster Recovery along with Project Engineer and Manager, H…