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ost often, the most precious things in life have nothing to do with monetary value. In places like Placida and Boca Grande, the history of every little nook and cranny is extremely valuable…
What do a Lee County Commissioner and an amusement park in Fort Myers have in common? If the name Mike Greenwell sounds familiar to you, it’s not a coincidence. Our newest District 5 Lee County…
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eople who know Boots Tolsdorf know that she isn’t one to be crossed without repercussion. She cuts a prominent figure on the island, standing a head taller or more than most women, and with a v…
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n May, when the war in Ukraine was new, the Beacon discovered a tie between the war and Boca Grande. Andy Roman and his mother, Dr. Ann Roman, who are former residents here, have been instrumen…
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or 10 years, “All That Jazz” has been a Friends of Boca Grande standout music series, and has become an exclusive sold-out event each season. Now after a two-week presale window for last season…
When you walk into Gretchen Hughes’ kindergarten room at The Island School, you will know you are in a magical place. There is nothing ordinary about this entrance into formal education. Gretchen wa…
People have a tendency to overdo on everything; be a toy, treats, foods, collars etc … the dog product business which is a billion dollar industry caters more to the people’s needs than that of th…
