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Fire Board approves tax increase
September 18, 2015
BY SUSAN ERWIN – The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a hearing on Wednesday evening announcing a final decision on a proposed tax increase. Board members unanimously passed the proposed inc…
Tickets expected to go fast for the BGHS ‘Lunch with the Legends’
September 18, 2015
The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored by the…
Willie the travelin’ Chihuahua makes his presence known in Tomahawk
September 18, 2015
Nikki Heimann and her grandfather, Ken Heimann Sr., with wonder dog Willie and the Boca Beacon in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Photo submitted…
The library: It’s not just for books anymore!
September 18, 2015
BY SUSAN ERWIN – As part of the Lee County Library system, The Johann Fust Community Library offers 24/7 access to the digital library system. Library card holders can enjoy free movies, music, ma…
First youth fishing tourney of the season set for next weekend
September 18, 2015
The first youth fishing tournament of the season will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier from 9 to 11 a.m. The tournaments are sponsored by the Boca Beacon, Lee County Park…
Lightning strike sparks fire in Grande Quay home
September 11, 2015
Lightning was determined to be the source of a fire that occurred in a home in Grande Quay on Thursday, Sept. 4 at approximately noon. Reports indicate lightning hit the roof of the building, wher…
Boca resident tagging tarpon in Belize over the summer
September 11, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND ADAM MARTON – When Boca Grande resident Rees Poag heard about a tarpon tagging expedition to Belize, he really didn’t hesitate to jump on board. The fly fisherman has been a …
Rumors regarding village parking refuted by GICIA
September 4, 2015
There’s one thing you can always count on in Boca Grande – rumors. As the days of summer begin to wane this year, talk has turned to parking within the historic district, particularly along the b…
Second season of Farmers Market a go
September 4, 2015
BY SUSAN ERWIN – After some recent concerns over the future of the Boca Grande Farmers Market existing at the Wheeler Road Ballfield, we can be secure in the knowledge the second farmers market se…
Raised in Boca Grande, taking the world by storm
September 4, 2015
[caption id="attachment_1615" align="alignleft" width="225"] Ariane at her new home, Harvard University BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Gasparilla Island has the proclivity to bring out the be…