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Thanks to all from the OBGBBC committee
January 20, 2017
To the Editor: The One Big Grande Boca Book Club committee would like to thank all of the people who made last Saturday’s event such an educational and enjoyable event. The program started wit…
Chamber to host mixer tonight
January 13, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host their January mixer tonight, January 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Boca Grande Marina in a Marine Max-sponsored boat at the dock…
Eco-restoration effort at Placida Preserve complete
January 13, 2017
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is pleased to report that the initial e…
Residents meet and greet with Senator Benacquisto
January 13, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN An informal roundtable discussion with State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was held on Thursday, January 5 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Residents were invited to come and …
Come share the light with Rev. Matt and Joy and Lynda Jamison
January 13, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Lighthouse Church will host a musical concert to benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. A second show will be added at 6 p.m. if …
St. Andrew’s to hold ‘Divine Inspiration!’ concert January 22
January 13, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT On Sunday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m., Sarasota Musica Viva will present a flute and harp concert entitled “Divine Inspiration!” at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande. Harpist, …
Calling all kids: The next youth fishing tournament is January 21
January 13, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN On Saturday, Jan. 21 Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon will sponsor the latest installment in their youth fishing tournament series from 9 to 11 a.m. on the …
Suncoast Humane Society ‘Fete for Pets’ tickets now available
January 13, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Get your tickets now for the 9th annual Tennis Ball fundraiser planned for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event, themed “Fete for Pets,” will be held at the …
Profile: Jeff Simmons
January 13, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Jeff Simmons has spent 25 years working about every position at “The Temp” restaurant and bar on the island. He started out as a busboy in 1991 and is currently a partner/owner …
Obituary: Robert Edmund Boomer
January 13, 2017
Robert Edmund Boomer passed away peacefully on January 2, 2017 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was born on June 17, 1926, the second of five children to Roy and Helen Clippert Boomer. A lifelong…