Chamber votes in five new board members, prepares for Christmas Card walk
STAFF REPORT- The Boa Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and new board members were announced.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for an unforgettable Holiday Hoopla
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone that helped make the First Annual Holiday Hoopla a huge success. We would like to thank the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, Glass Bottom Rentals, Gasparilla Vacations, Bella Vida Boca Grande, The Inn Bakery and […]
Obituary: Herb Sodel
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Obituaries.
Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolonged illness. Mr. Sodel was a longtime resident of Boca Grande and Johns Creek, Georgia.
Obituary: Patricia Cole
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
Patricia Elaine Cole, a long-standing and well-loved member of our community, has passed away. She was born on January 13, 1950 and died at home on December 13, 2020. Services will be held after Christmas. Her full obituary is pending.
New COVID-19 vaccines provide a dose of hope
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. With vaccines front and center in the news, questions about vaccines – when they will become available and where and how to get them – is on […]
‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation, Ruben A. Acosta, was read and discussed at the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board, held on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The message of the letter was clear and concise: […]
Bring good tidings this holiday season
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- As the December holiday season approaches, here are just a few things to keep in mind when planning your celebrations. • Be polite, say please and thank you. • Be kind, give each other space. • Wash your hands frequently. • Playing outside is best. • Don’t talk with your […]
GIWA announces another milestone in new water reclamation facility update
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GIWA- Phase II rehabilitation of GIWA’s Water Reclamation Facility located on Gasparilla Inn & Club’s golf course has reached another milestone. The final concrete pour was done this week for the new preliminary treatment structure, which includes two new concrete tanks, and an elevated platform to support new equipment and walkways.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGAC scholarship deadline is March 1
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: For 34 years The Boca Grande Art Center has supported the arts in our community through workshops, lectures, tours and exhibits. Early in its evolution a Scholarship Program was established to help local art students who wanted to pursue a visual arts major in college.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remembering Clyde Nabers
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I think that Misty Nabers-Nichols article in last week’s Boca Beacon (12/4/20) was a fitting tribute to a father who well deserves Misty’s fond memories. I’ve known Clyde Nabers from the time he moved back to Boca Grande as an adult and established residence here. He married an island girl, Carolyn Parkinson. […]