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Stolen vehicle, domestic battery arrest on Sheriff’s Office docket
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of a stolen vehicle at the Pink Elephant, at the corner of 5th Street and Bayou, on December 28 at approximately 7 p.m. Accor…
‘Other Desert Cities’ newest collaboration for RPP, Lit Forum
January 10, 2020
■ BY PRISCILLA MASSELINK The Wyeth family gathers in Palm Springs on Christmas Eve around 2004, where embarrassing family secrets are revealed, lubricated by plenty of booze and resentments. “Other…
The Barnichol and Chef Spain team up to present next Chamber mixer
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The Barnichol Hardware and Chef Tim Spain will co-host the January Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce mixer on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Barnichol Hardware St…
Boca Grande Club to host 12th annual Tennis Fur ball
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Club Inc., is hosting its 12th annual Tennis Fur Ball on January 22, 2020, at the Boca Grande Club’s clubhouse. The cost of admission is $125 per person, which includes d…
GIBA audit report results: ‘No new debt this year’
January 10, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Finance/Audit Committee conducted a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the GIBA administration office. GIBA executive staff are currently testing …
Profile: Joshua Gold
January 10, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN New York City Broadway Director Joshua Gold will be directing the Royal Palm Players’ musical “Nunsense” this upcoming spring. Several performances are planned for March. Originally …
Obituary: Ruth Adair Newman
January 10, 2020
Ruth Adair Newman, 93, of Boca Grande, Florida, formerly of Seville, Ohio died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in Medina. Adair was born February 23, 1926 in Milwaukie, Oregon to Thomas and Ruth {Flynn}…
Less leaf blowing = less noise for all
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: For the good of the community, let’s reduce or eliminate leaf blower usage around Boca Grande. We all come here to enjoy family and friends, the outdoors, and the peace and quiet and…
Thank you for shining light on Promenade
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: I salute you for your efforts to shine some light on the serious erosion of Boca Grande’s character presently taking place along the seawall in town. We all have a lot to lose here. …
Reader feels death on beach was mishandled
January 10, 2020
To the Editor: I just read your editorial column in the recent Boca Beacon. I too am appalled at the circumstances of handling that “death situation.” I am retired from a 40-year career in cardiolo…