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Lots of things to do and see at Lemon Bay Preserve when spring is at its peak

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

On Saturday between 9 and 10:30 a.m. you’ll find that spring is not only in the air, it’s in the water too. Join Tonya and Steve Bramlage on a guided tour of the East side ponds to observe upland and aquatic plants to see how they thrive in a compact, dense environment. Wednesday, April 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. Ken Blackshaw will lead a social birding tour meeting at the kiosk area. Ken has been birding for nearly 70 years all over the world. He has written and edited numerous books, and was fortunate to have Edith Andrews as his mentor. Birders of all levels are encouraged. On Thursday, April 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a monthly walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat meeting at the Members entrance area. Join them as they examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are present in the garden. 

OBITUARY: Joseph Albertson

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Obituaries.

Joseph Lester Albertson Jr. died on March 25, 2023.  Born in New Rochelle, N.Y, on March 13, 1933, Joe attended Tabor Academy​ and​ graduated from Williams College Class of 1954. He served in the United States Army, 71st Infantry Division, in Anchorage, Alaska.  Joe attended New York Law School and served as Editor of the […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.

The procession begins at Our Lady of Mercy church at noon, and takes about an hour. Each participant receives a booklet that contains the readings and prayers. Fr. Jerome Carosella, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy, said this booklet has been used since the ritual procession began on the island in 1986, a couple of years before he arrived on the island.

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.

FIVE YEARS AGO Boca Grande Causeway history was made after a massive Spring Break party a one-day car crossing record was set – 4,989 to be exact. TEN YEARS AGO Andy Ireland presided over his last GICIA meeting as president. He handed the key to Bayne Stevenson. Angela Steffan and Jack Damioli were named to […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: DFS to deploy Hurricane Ian insurance villages to Southwest Florida

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.

To the Editor: This week, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that, as a follow up to last year’s deployment of initial payment centers and the insurance village in January, the Division of Consumer Services will be hosting Insurance Villages from Monday, April 17th to Wednesday, April 19th. The villages will serve as an […]