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Historic Preservation Board elects officers, discusses Johnson roof at monthly meeting
January 16, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Jerry Edgerton was elected to his second term as chair of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board Wednesday at the board’s monthly meeting in the Community Center auditorium. D…
Two new artists join old favorites for upcoming ‘Guys Art Show’
January 16, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Two artists new to Boca Grande will be joining favorites Johan Bjurman and John Mitchell Sr. as the men put on their masks and raise their brushes for the third annual Guys Art Sho…
A Taste of Paris in Boca Grande: Exploring the delicacy that is Pommes Anna
January 16, 2021
Braden Perkins was born in New Orleans Louisiana and grew up in Boston. Braden worked for four years with celebrity chef Tom Douglas in Seattle. In 2011 Braden and his partner, Laura Adrian, opened t…
PROFILE: Meg Pierce
January 16, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – If you want to know what it’s like to plan a big party that no one will attend in person, ask Meg Pierce. Meg and her sister-in-law, Julia Pierce, plus a host of other creative mem…
COVID-19 vaccines become available at the Boca Grande Health Clinic
January 9, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – The Boca Grande Health Clinic has received a very limited supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and will be starting to schedule appointments for a drive…
Other locations in area can be found for COVID vaccines
January 8, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Inquiries regarding where to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus have been overwhelming in the state this week, with Tidal Basin, the state’s call-center vendor for COVID-19 vacc…
Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic canceled for 2021
January 8, 2021
STAFF REPORT -It is with sadness that this year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Boca Beacon & participated in community wide, has been canceled. Tennis surely continues to be…
GIBA explains timeline on north end sidewalk: Your toll dollars at work
January 8, 2021
BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO OF GIBA – The mission of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) is to maintain safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow at all times through the toll bo…
Red tide, rip current warnings issued by FEMA for coastal Lee County
January 8, 2021
STAFF REPORT – As of January 7 FEMA issued two beach hazards statement for coastal Lee County regarding red tide and rip currents.
The FWC reported in their January 6 update that current conditions i…
Garden Club enjoys presentation by Mississippi’s debutante farmer and cook
January 8, 2021
BY CATHERINE BALLMAN, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB CORRESPONDENT – One of the perks of being a good chef is the fun of cooking for fancy people. Elizabeth Heiskell has had that fun, preparing food for Pri…