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ECOWATCH: Activist leads fight against climate in crisis

February 17, 2022
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead, Cultural anthropologist and author The abo…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Woman’s Club thanks all for a tremendous virtual auction response

February 15, 2022
To the Editor: On behalf of Boca Grande Woman’s Club, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our island community for its magnanimous support of our annual fundraiser. When it was determined…

The Island Golfer: Which is the better game, tennis or golf?

February 15, 2022
BY SCOTT COTHERMAN An age-old debate among fans of both sports is whether golf or tennis is the more enjoyable game.  Both have experienced strong, double-digit growth in recent years. There…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande – a charming place made even more charming by its honest, kind people

February 10, 2022
To the Editor: Two weeks ago, our family had a wonderful vacation in Boca Grande. It was our third visit to the island and we had rented a hundred plus-year-old cottage on Tarpon Ave. We love wha…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former resident wonders about name, as well as effects from, new development

February 10, 2022
To the Editor: Having spent most of my life in and around Placida, I am writing to express my thoughts and concerns about the planned development of the old Fishery property located in Placida. I…

ECOWATCH: Valentine love tributes to a tree

February 10, 2022
Nestled under a mighty bow seeking shade on a sun drenched day                                                                  Stealing a kiss for the here and now  trying to find immortal things t…

DOG LIFE: Misconceptions about dog training

February 3, 2022
You’re fed up with your dog for not listening to you, so you look for a trainer who can educate Fido to be the perfect dog. Well, there’s more to it than just hiring a professional trainer to help y…

ECOWATCH: The puppet masters are pulling strings again 

February 3, 2022
“If we are not graced with an instinctive knowledge of how to make our technologized world a safe and balanced ecosystem, we must figure out how to do it. We need more scientific research and more t…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Property owner surprised by letter regarding Fishery project

February 3, 2022
To the Editor:  I was surprised by the letter in the Beacon last week from a writer in Englewood complaining about possible effects of our Fishery project.  He is a little late, and…

Join in the fun at the Boca Grande 5K walk and run

February 3, 2022
To the Editor:  On Sunday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. sharp, join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande.  Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National Re…