Boca Beacon writer honored with platform in her name at opening ceremony on January 11
The future rookery at Wildflower preserve is now a reality. On Tuesday, Jan. 11 two new platforms were cerem…
It was a busy Wednesday morning at the Boca Grande Community Center, as the Historic Preservation Board Meeting was called to order.
The first item on the agenda was the Special Certificate of Ap…
The following information regards our Lee County commissioners, as taken from interviews with island resident Mary O’Bannon. We will be continuing on with interviews from several elected officials f…
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board meeting was held on Thursday January 13, 2022, in the offices of the Authority.
The Chairman reported on the temporary Covid policies for all GIBA st…
While doing some research for a project, Karen Grace came across a disturbing statistic. “In all the years of history, tens of thousands of years of history,” asked Karen. “How much do you think is…
Join Mote Marine Laboratory as it kicks off its Coffee with a Scientist series on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, complete with coffee, pastries and science.
Mote’…
The Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Foundation are teaming up once again with the Healthnetwork Foundation to bring esteemed health education to the Island. “How to Live to be 1…
All across America, mini libraries have been popping up in front of homes, schools, businesses. The “give one, take one” book exchanges are as ubiquitous as a Starbucks in Seattle.
It’s no surpri…
Friends of Cayo Costa State Park are inviting you to join them in a celebration for your island State Park. On Thursday, Feb. 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the Friends of Cayo Costa will hold their annual d…
