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An important message about Boca Bargains
November 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Boca Bargains will NOT open its doors in November. However, the shop will open by appointment only, beginning on December 1. In accordance with C…
GIBA meeting provides financials in end-of-year recap
November 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority’s quarterly board meeting was held on Tuesday, November 10 to discuss fiscal results and announce changes to the board. The meeting marked the end…
Boca Grande Art Center to host ‘welcome back’ fall art show November 19-22
November 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Art Center will hold their opening show November 19-22, at 236 Banyan St. There will be a “members only” Opening Preview on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PROFILE: Khoreen Vetter
November 13, 2020
An environmentalist, an adventure seeker… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Nature enthusiast Khoreen Vetter has been welcomed to the island by Lee County Parks and Recreation as a new specialist and camp counsel…
The Island School, Charlotte County schools closed on Monday for Eta
November 9, 2020
STAFF REPORT – School has already been canceled for Island School students, as well as for Charlotte and Sarasota County students, preceding Tropical Storm/Hurricane Eta. As of 9:20 p.m. Eta was stil…
Mail-in vote total almost equal to Election Day voters at Boca Grande’s Precinct 18
November 6, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There weren’t too many surprises in the unofficial final election results from the Precinct 18 polling place at the Boca Grande Community Center, as the Republican candidates swep…
New State Rep. Adam Botana sits down with the Boca Beacon: Water quality is of the utmost importance
November 6, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Adam Botana didn’t necessarily ever have a focus on being a politician, and to this day claims he is not one. However, our water quality issues are one of the primary reasons he de…
Historic Preservation Board to meet on Tuesday, NHR nomination public presentation to be held
November 6, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will be hosting a public hearing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Historic District National Register Nomination at their regular meeting o…
Suncoast Humane Society recognized as Business of the Year by local chambers of commerce
November 6, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this year of pandemic, every business has had to overcome many tribulations while seeking to contribute to the growth of its community. One business in particular has be…
A salute to our Veterans, Boca Grande History Center announces new World War II archives
November 6, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- To say that Jim Blaha has been hard at work at the Boca Grande History Center is an understatement. While the Center has been closed due to COVID concerns, he has been diligently p…