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Summer months bring need for vigilance in fight for manatee lives
March 30, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – As more boaters make their way out onto the water again for fishing season, they risk contributing to one of Lee County’s least desirable legacies: disproportionately high manatee …
Numbers are up for 2015 season
March 30, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – It’s probably tough to find a full-time Florida resident who, during any given season, doesn’t think it’s the worst one yet. And of course, by “worst” they usually mean “busiest,” …
Two-leggeds and four-leggeds unite this Saturday at the Dog Show
March 30, 2015
Who let the dogs out?
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club did! This Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m., the annual Boca Grande Dog Show will be held on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and …
Get your Ultimate Dining Experience tickets today
March 20, 2015
Time is running out to get raffle tickets for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Dining Experience.
With each $20 ticket purchased you increase your chance to win dinner for two at 11…
Profile: Pastor Brian Brightly
March 20, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – Pastor Brian Brightly is a remarkably energetic speaker and a progressive thinker. I confess I’ve never attended a sermon given by the pastor – but I spent a week in Cuba with…
Art for Haitian Children auction to be held at Smart Studio
March 20, 2015
The Smart Studio will present a special silent auction of Dominican children’s art at their Boca Grande gallery on Park Avenue, March 25 through April 8.
Children from the La Vega Christian Sch…
Hop on the Big Red Bus next Thursday: Donate blood, see a movie for free
March 20, 2015
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and donors will receive vouchers for a free movie ticket, as well as a coupon for a single sco…
A whole lot of line means a whole lot of troubles for our marine life
March 20, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – As the water crosses that magical temperature threshold somewhere in the mid-70s, the fish and the things that eat them are becoming more active. And, of course, so are the fisherm…
Open enrollment at The Island School wrapping up next week
March 20, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Next week marks the end of open enrollment at The Island School for the next school year and, at this time, 57 applications have been received. According to Head of School…
Opposing groups fail to reach consensus on median parking, county awaits new proposals
March 20, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – The three plans outlined in a recent Beacon story failed to gain traction between the two main sides in an ongoing debate over parking on the Gilchrist Avenue Median.
“Our …