Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
A quote from there concerning vaccines: “The body, without the extra protein over and above the usual daily amount it needs, will only use it for it’s daily repair and will not make any new antibodies at all. Antibodies are made from protein.”
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
This is not the first time I have written about the frustrations I have had with the Boca Grande Post Office and at the rate things are going, it might not be the last. I am mad. Really angry. And terribly frustrated.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
“We have not used our water well. Our major rivers are defiled by noxious debris. Pollution from cities and industries kills fish in our streams. Many waterways are covered with oil slick and contain growths of algae that destroy productive life and make the water unfit for recreation. ‘Polluted Water — No Swimming’ has become a familiar sign on […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
Lee County Solid Waste asks customers to be aware of potential delays in yard waste collections; Trash collection not affected Fort Myers, FL, Jan. 7, 2022 – Lee County Solid Waste is asking customers to be aware they may experience delays in pickup of some yard waste beginning Monday because the county’s contracted haulers are […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
The latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron – the most contagious variant yet – has sent cases soaring to their highest level yet. Florida is shattering single-day records. The steady rise of the Omicron variant and COVID-19 transmission from holiday gatherings, along with a spike in the flu, are expected to put additional pressure on healthcare systems. […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in News.
It is a new year, the weather is cooler, island activities are picking up and there is a steady stream of users on the GICIA Bike Path. The GICIA’s Bike Path property includes approximately three miles of a pedestrian-friendly walking path and five miles of a 10-foot-wide paved path. This linear park is shared by many different users including walkers, runners, skaters, as well as people on golf carts, bikes, and wheelchairs. With activity on the Bike Path increasing, the GICIA encourages all users to adopt a “Share the Path” mindset.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment.
Original folk music with sweet harmonies will fill the sanctuary of the Boca Grande Lighthouse Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15 with the musical duo, the Chatham Rabbits. Tickets are $25 and are available at the church office on 3rd Street, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
St. Andrew’s Church welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author of “To Heaven and Back” on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. as the first guest speaker in the church’s “Faith and…” speaker series. Dr. Neal’s presentation will be in person at the church or live streamed on standrewsbocagrande.org.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.
Most recent scholarship opportunity has a deadline of February 1 The Boca Grande Woman’s Club members would like to hear about the success of our scholarship recipients after graduation. If you have received scholarship funding and have graduated from college before 2018, please tell us about yourself. Just take a few minutes to fill out […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in News.
Doug Tallamy must have teenage fans galore. Any kid tasked with mowing the front lawn on a hot, sticky summer day would agree with his proposal, “ . . regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks.” In other words, ditch the lawn. And while you’re at it, let leaves lay where they may. The retired leaf blower can pal around with the weary lawn mower and the world will become a better place.