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Historic Preservation Board hears, approves four new island home projects
August 14, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to discuss four certificates of appropriateness for homes on the island, and were done in record time – about 15 mi…
New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location
August 14, 2020
BY C.W. BLOSSER AND BEN ABES- Providing for the safety and welfare is an essential focus of local government. Lee County’s Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s Of…
PROFILE: Lily Taylor
August 14, 2020
Hooked on island life… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At the age of 22, Lily Taylor has already landed a position as the executive director of the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. This full-time Florida girl i…
Body found on beach at Stump Pass, graffiti investigated on island
August 7, 2020
STAFF REPORT – The death of a man whose body was found at the water’s edge in Stump Pass Park in Englewood on Friday, July 31 has been ruled as a suicide. The call came in around 12:19 p.m. on Friday…
Boca Grande named as one of islands in Zac Brown Band’s new song, ‘You and Islands’
August 7, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – “Let’s get back to you and islands Compass Cay and the warm salt air, Staring at that blue horizon Close my eyes and I’m right back there. I swear the sunset at Boca Grand(e) Made…
You bet your life I took the pledge … a note from a long-time, well-loved island resident
August 7, 2020
BY SUSAN BOWERS – More than anything, I want my friends and neighbors in Boca Grande to stay well. It is our cherished home. I have never met fi ner people or had better, more loyal friends. They all…
Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition
August 7, 2020
STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Awards on Friday, July 31, with the virtual presentation announcing 13 awards…
GICIA Update: Mercabo Cove Project showing signs of change
August 7, 2020
BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Mercabo Cove Project is showing signs of progress. Construction firm TSI Disaster Recovery along with Project Engineer and Manager, Han…
PROFILE: Ashli Price
August 7, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A day in retail is rewarding when a customer finds the perfect pair of jeans. Fabrics of all shades and textures can be combined to create a unique style that reflects someone’s p…
OBITUARY: Carol Clark Compton
August 7, 2020
Carol Clark Compton, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 29, 2020. She was living in Chandler, Arizona. Carol was born on December 4, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to George and Lucille C…