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Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic continues through Feb. 8
January 23, 2025
The public is invited to attend upcoming matches for the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon. This week, there have been some delays because of the rain, so call the clubs…
Preschool finds temporary location on Placida Road
January 23, 2025
The Boca Grande Preschool has secured a temporary location in Grove City, on Placida Road.
The Preschool expects to open as soon as possible at its Grove City location. The building is a former…
Tech investor Roux at Men’s Club
January 23, 2025
Technology entrepreneur David Roux, at left, spoke to the Boca Grand Men’s Club on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Roux is the co-founder and former chairman of Silver Lake, a private equity tech investment fir…
Business & Real Estate: Bridge Authority details hurricane losses totaling over $1.4 million
January 23, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has compiled an estimated list of financial losses to date from Hurricane Milton, totaling $1,486,847.
This does not include the future work toward armorin…
Lee staff proactively working on Clinic parking issue, Ruane says
January 23, 2025
Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane raised a commissioner’s item during the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, regarding an upcoming Boca Grande Health Clinic zoning…
Speaker series on coastal issues at Dearborn Coffeehouse announced
January 23, 2025
SUP Englewood will continue its “Coffee & Conservation” event series. The objective is to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts in conser…
Send us Love Lines
January 23, 2025
February is almost here and it’s time to start writing your Valentines. The Valentines can be to the person you love, or anything or situation that needs some love. If you want to submit a Love Line…
Pit bull attacks golden retriever on beach; family hurt in rescue
January 23, 2025
On Sunday, near 14th Street, an unknown pit bull attacked an island golden retriever. The dog was rebuffed by an 18-year-old girl and her father, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s Department Repor…
Living with the ‘New Normal’ of fires, floods and hurricanes: Jan 29
January 23, 2025
Work with Ford Foundation; thinker on resource economics
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Community Center Auditorium, Margaret Walls, senior fellow and dire…
‘Suite Life’ of learning on the ocean for local student
January 23, 2025
Back in college in Tampa after expedition
Kylie Robbins grew up in and around Boca Grande, but last fall she was far from home during her Semester at Sea that she spent traveling around the world…