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Two local parks projects to be considered by TDC
April 24, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
Representatives of Gasparilla Island State Parks submitted two applications to be included among the Lee County Tourism Development Council’s Beach and Shoreline project request…
Health Clinic discusses stroke response, board elections and accreditation at annual meeting
April 24, 2015
Boca Grande Fire Chief C.W. Blosser addresses the members of the board at the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s annual meeting. Photo by Jack
BY JACK SHORT
Members of the Boca Grande Health Clinic…
‘Every person counts’: SWFWMD permit guidelines show islanders are doing it right regarding water consumption
April 24, 2015
The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced this week that the island’s water consumption has actually decreased, even with a slight increase in population. A withdrawal permit, issued by…
Remembering Mark …
April 24, 2015
On Wednesday evening, April 22, the main room of the Crowninshield Community House was packed with friends and family of Mark Shevitski, an island friend who played a vital role in Boca Gran…
Boca Grande Dog Show raises $13,000 for homeless pets at Suncoast
April 24, 2015
The Boca Grande Dog Show, recently hosted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, raised $13,000 for Suncoast Humane Society. The biennial event was held at the Boca Grande Community Center on March 28…
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, le…
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 in a climate controlled cargo area on a direct British Airways…
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 stat…
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 not…
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 of the…