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Turkey Hoop Shoot winners announced
November 24, 2017
Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon hosted the 16th annual Turkey Hoop Shoot Contest last Saturday, Nov. 18, with 41 people competing for prizes. The tournament was open for childre…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces scholarship application deadline
November 24, 2017
The scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) be applying fo…
Register now for the Boca Grande Pass Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade
November 24, 2017
The Boca Grande Pass Yacht Club is sponsoring a Christmas boat parade on Friday, December 8. Dust off your Santa suit, gather your merrymaking friends, and decorate your boat. All boats are welcome…
Soderbergs boost Suncoast Humane Society campaign by a whopping $1 million
November 24, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – When Boca Grande residents Peter and Elsa Soderberg learned that Suncoast Humane Society needed a catalyst to help kick-start the campaign for a new campus, they took action. The Sod…
BIPS announces new 2017-2020 strategic plan
November 24, 2017
PROVIDED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Nearly 30 years ago, a group of concerned island residents set out to rescue the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at the south end of the island from decad…
Chamber Christmas Walk this weekend
November 24, 2017
All are invited to attend the annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Boca Grande village will be ringing with Christmas cheer. Stroll…
The big weekend for Boca Bargains has arrived!
November 24, 2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Saturday, Nov. 25 marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2017-2018 season. According to long-time volunteer JoAnn Welch, the shop, located on Park Avenue at Banyan Str…
First Sunday in December means the annual lighting of the town Christmas tree
November 24, 2017
Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas tree. With clergy members from all island churches participating, the ceremony wil…
Seibert MOD weekend held complete with great stories and memories
November 24, 2017
BY MARY BESS – At 90 years of age, island resident Tim Seibert was an engaging speaker at last weekend’s MOD Weekend in Sarasota, where he was the guest of honor. Full of fun and good stories, and …
Melvin, Waterhouse take GIFT Tournament with 19-inch trout
November 24, 2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was another winning year for Capt. Sandy Melvin and his angler, Patrick Waterhouse, on Tuesday, Nov. 21 as the 24th Annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament was held. …