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STAFF REPORT- Members of the Boca Grande community have teamed up with Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. to feed the hungry this year, and donating is simple – just look for any one of the five blue Helping Hand barrels around town at the Lighthouse Methodist Church, Boca Grande Post Office, Parsley Baldwin Realty, The Barnichol […]
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STAFF REPORT- If you’ve lived on the island for any length of time and you have small children, chanes are good you know the wonder that is Kimi Harms. For two decades she has soothed the fears, wiped the tears and encouraged love and laughter when it comes to the island’s smallest residents. This week […]
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To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday.
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To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact of COVID-19 on our local community and the challenges it poses for so many. Through these unprecedented times, our number one priority remains serving our community and staying true to our […]
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He’s not afraid of a challenge…BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Engineer Peter Strong recently announced his retirement from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority as chairman of the engineering committee, and he will be sorely missed. He passed his role as engineering chairman to board member Randy Hicks, but he plans to remain a mentor. “I enjoy […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a gracious member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande and its congregation. Barbara Evans accepted the donation on behalf of the Harry Chapin Food Bank on Monday, Dec. 7. The […]
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Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- The U.S. Centers for Disease & Prevention (CDC) recently released new guidance on domestic travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the air quality on a commercial airliner is […]
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BY KELSEY CHAVARRIE AT THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- The Boca Grande Health Clinic has expanded how we meet the healthcare needs of the community in these ever-changing times. If you have given us a call lately, you know we now offer virtual – or telehealth – appointments as well as in-office visits. What is […]
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A new take on an old concept, with more island participation BY MARCY SHORTUSE- If you haven’t checked your post office box in a while, and you’re a lover of books, you might want to stop by and get the mail. This week the Johann Fust Library Foundation sent out their “Island Booknotes 2020,” and […]
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To the Editor: Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island hold such a treasured place in my heart that I have been inspired to write a poem about it, and to paint many scenes from my photos and memories. Here is a little bit of background on me and why I have been so inspired.