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Profile: Wesley Locke
September 30, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN You might find her dancing, choreographing a play, longboarding the island streets, catching a wave after a storm or taking care of business at the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. Is…
The Gasparilla Inn Open House open to all on October 5
September 30, 2016
To the Editor: Now ushering in the classic resort’s 103rd Season, The Gasparilla Inn & Club invites its neighbors from Boca Grande and beyond to step through the white pillared entrance for the a…
Are you ready to pull some nets at Wildflower Preserve?
September 30, 2016
To the Editor: Greetings, my Lemon Bay Conservancy Tarpon & Snook Net Pull Volunteer Team friends, I hope everyone had a great summer. It’s that time again, and I am excited to invite you all to…
Sinking boat leaves men in water at north end of island
September 23, 2016
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to several water calls in the last few days, including a sinking boat call just off the north end of the island. On Saturday, Sept. 17 right around noon the…
Island farmer’s market returns in January under new ownership
September 23, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The island’s farmer’s market will return in January, 2017 to the Wheeler Road Ball Field, but new faces will be running the ship. Jean Baer and Betsy Ventura of Local Roots, a com…
Gasparilla Inn & Club announces October 5 open house
September 23, 2016
Now ushering in the classic resort’s 103rd Season, The Gasparilla Inn & Club invites its neighbors from Boca Grande and beyond to step through the white pillared entrance for the annual Communit…
New CEO at Boca Grande Health Clinic as Sielert is set to retire October 1
September 23, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Hilja Bilodeau has recently taken over the position of Chief Executive Officer at Boca Grande Health Clinic. She officially started the job on August 1, and has been working with forme…
Profile: Cannon Wenzel
September 23, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – She’s exceptionally articulate, well educated and cool tempered. This week’s profile candidate, Englewood Bank Senior Teller Cannon Wenzel, found herself drawn to Boca Grande after va…
Friends of Boca Grande planning for a busy season
September 23, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Tickets are selling out fast for the multitude of events planned by the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center. Programs are planned to begin in November.
Kids catch ’em up at the Pier during youth fishing tournament
September 23, 2016
About 15 kids participated in the youth fishing tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier. The Boca Beacon teamed up with Lee County Parks and Recreation staff to host the las…