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Have you turned in your census form yet?
June 5, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Have you filled out your census form yet? While many have had other things on their minds – to say the least – The Census Bureau reported this week that it had reached its target to get…
Historic Preservation Board to meet next week to discuss numerous request, including one from Catholic Church
June 5, 2020
STAFF REPORT-The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet for the first time in a long time, on Wednesday, June 10 at 10 a.m. in the Woman’s Club Room at the Boca Grande Community Center. Th…
PROFILE: Melissa Csank
June 5, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Local realtor Melissa Csank has found the perfect blend between homes and history while listing local houses and serving on the board of the Boca Grande Historical Society. However…
PROFILE: Courtney Clark
May 29, 2020
For her, happiness is a well-planned event… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Florida girl Courtney Clark is familiar with Boca Grande’s beaches. After spending most of her childhood in Southwest Florida, she’s d…
Lee County CARES program for small business, residents now in effect
May 29, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Last week Lee County announced they would be allocating millions of dollars in financial relief to people and businesses who are struggling to recover from the COVID-19 quarantine…
BIPS is community strong
May 29, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY- For more than 30 years Barrier Island Parks Society, BIPS, has been on a mission to inspire the exploration and preservation of our natural and historic…
Mote Marine Laboratory ‘living docks’ thriving in Boca Grande Canals
May 29, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The “living dock” project continues in Boca Grande, and Mote Marine Laboratory has been working over the past few months to make sure this project is kept alive and thriving in Boca Gra…
Boca Beacon, Gasparilla Island Magazine up for 20 awards at upcoming virtual presentation
May 29, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The staff of the Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine are up for 19 awards at a virtual presentation by the Florida Presentation and Florida Magazine Association that will be held…
It’s the summer send-off! Lee County announces limited summer camp space
May 29, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The summer season is all about pool days, tennis matches and sending the kids away for a summer stay. For those of you wondering what summer camp plans are in store for your kids…
No nose swabs here … OneBlood tests for COVID antibodies through blood donation
May 29, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The next time you see a Big Red Bus around, you may want to set an appointment and take a seat. OneBlood is currently testing all blood donations for COVID-19. Those who donate blo…