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Profile (revisited): Mark Shevitski
April 24, 2015
The following is a profile done on Mark Shevitski by the Boca Beacon in August of 1992. It was written by Karen Parker Cromley and has not been adapted in any way. Mark passed away last week, leavi…
Suncoast cats jet off to new home in England
April 24, 2015
Little Girl and Binx settle in for their car ride to Fort Lauderdale on their way to their forever home in England. They will be flying i…
FWC approves Gulf snapper season, encourages boaters to take a class this week
April 24, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state wa…
A treasured man, a heartbroken island …friends gather to honor Mark Shevitski
April 17, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND KELLI BECTON – Many tears have been shed this week over the passing of a true Boca Grande friend, Mark Shevitski. His death was reported early Monday morning and while no…
Gilchrist meeting postponed – Lee County says ‘talk it out amongst yourselves’
April 17, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Lee County Commissioners have once again put the fate of Gilchrist Avenue in the hands of the people of the island, after scheduling and then “unscheduling” a discussion o…
Four members elected, four members leave: GICIA talks Cape Haze, new projects at meeting
April 17, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The GICIA held its 44th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 2. Reports were give by President Stevenson and Treasurer Allen as well as the Chairs of the Bike Path…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces 2015 scholarships, donations
April 17, 2015
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the 2015 community grant awards and college scholarship awards, which include a total community grant amount of $490,300.
The gifts include a…
Celebrate Lighthouse Day this weekend
April 17, 2015
Stop by the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, located at the southern tip of the island, and celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have some cake and make s…
Local businessman and Garden Club team up to create comfort
April 17, 2015
Diane Johnson and Melanie Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Boca Grande Garden Club Community Services Committee and committee members Gina McFadden and Priscilla Masselink, spearheaded the drive to inst…
It’s down to the finals: Vote for the One Big Boca Grande Book
April 17, 2015
The nominations are in, and now it’s time for you to vote! The second annual One Big Grande Boca Book Club will be held in January 2016. It will feature a non-fiction book chosen by the community …