News
Three Sisters hearing includes attacks, allegations … but no decisions
January 12, 2018
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND SUE ERWIN – The Lee County Hearing Examiner’s office in Fort Myers became a rather heated place on Tuesday, Jan. 9 as the discussion regarding a road between Boca Grande Isles…
Chowder soothes the soul … stop by and help TIS, too!
January 12, 2018
Next Saturday, Jan. 20 will be a great day for island kids, as they’ll be fishing in the morning and eating chowder in the afternoon. Grab your fishing poles and tackle boxes and come join the fami…
Boca Grande donors committed to transforming the lives of the people of Savann Kabrit in Haiti this year … can you help?
January 12, 2018
Ben Scott, Co-Chairman of Boca Grande Hope For Haitians, returned late last year with Food For The Poor to Haiti, where thousands have been helped by Boca Grande’s kindness. The Boca Grande Committ…
It’s a toxic puzzle worth putting together: Find out more on January 18
January 12, 2018
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center auditorium will present a special documentary film on Thursday, Jan 18 at 5 p.m. that may prove to be pretty puzzling – and alarming …
Operation: Wingman Down
January 12, 2018
BY SUE ERWIN – When Cotton Hanley was getting ready to leave her home on Treasure Lane on Monday afternoon, she noticed quite a scene in the backyard. An osprey had apparently gotten caught in some…
Be part of the excitement at the 10th annual Tennis Ball
January 12, 2018
Plans are underway at the Boca Grande Club for their 10th Annual Tennis Ball on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Clubhouse at the Boca Grande Club, and the tickets are now available for t…
Noted author to speak regarding Florida and the Everglades
January 12, 2018
Michael Grunwald, author of The Swamp, his book on the history of the Everglades, has recently written in Politico the story of Cape Coral and its development. Grunwald says that as far back as the…
Tesla Quartet to perform ‘Provocateurs’ program at Boca Grande Community Center on Sunday, Jan. 14
January 12, 2018
BY SUE ERWIN – Fans of Beethoven and Mozart will not want to miss a performance by the Tesla Quartet on Sunday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center. The quartet will feature…
Mote celebrates five years in Boca Grande with celebration
January 12, 2018
BY SUE ERWIN – Mote Marine hosted a five-year anniversary open house on Tuesday, Jan. 9 to celebrate its efforts of outreach and marine education in Boca Grande. [caption id=”attachment_6897″ align…
Sign up now for the 2018 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic
January 12, 2018
The 2018 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Boca Beacon, will begin on Saturday, January 27. The event is open to all area residents and members and guests of the three island clubs…