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At the first Lee County MSTU “iguana” board meeting in several years on Tuesday, March 5, the board approved a new budget and had an extensive discussion regarding ongoing lizard control methods.While Kay Wagner has been on the board for years, three new board members joined her – Skip Branin, Sally Kling and Joan Hall. […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s that time of year again to enjoy fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, grits and fellowship at the Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The laborious efforts to create those delectable breakfasts begin the night before with several volunteers. Chef and greeter Dan O’Connell goes to the church on Wednesday evenings […]
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■ STAFF REPORT This puppy, “Black Jack,” was born February 10 to the Hoeft family on their grandson Alexander’s 10th birthday, a doubly special day. Black Jack’s parents are veteran Dog Show celebrities “Lizzie,” a purebred ruby-colored Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and “Louie,” a chocolate French poodle from Montreal. This makes Black Jack a Cavapoo! […]
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■ BY SUE ERWINStar Ford Whitney and Mills Ford, brother and sister who first came to Boca Grande in 1960 for spring vacation with their mother, Eleanor Ames, and her husband John S. Ames Jr., were the featured guest speakers at an event held on Wednesday, March 6. The presentation was part of the Boca […]
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To the Editor: We are so humbled by the amazing support we received for The 17th annual “Taste of Boca Grande.” There are many to thank, and we hope you all know how appreciative we are! We begin with a “thank you” to the Boca Bay Pass Club with the most beautiful and gracious setting […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Camera Club’s annual “Photography as Art” show will be held at the Boca Grande Art Center March 1 to March 3. Seventeen artists will be exhibiting their works, using many photographic media ranging from framed photos to canvas, acrylic, metal, wood and matted photographs. There will also be a […]
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Problems with the mail are still prevalent on the island (according to several new missives that have come through to the Beacon office), so we thought we would give you an update on the situation. After a conversation with a long-time postal employee who doesn’t work on this island, as well as two other postmistresses […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There may be a lot going on right now on the island, but one event this past week seemed to take a little more precedent than others. When one beautiful little dog disappeared from the beach, our entire community was on the lookout for her. Our saga began last Saturday, Feb. […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN How badly did red tide affect our snook population over the past year? Mote Marine Laboratory scientist Dr. Jim Locascio visited the island on Wednesday, Feb. 13. to discuss the results of a research project he conducted last summer, and answer any questions residents may have about the health of our […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande is abuzz with talk of the new restaurant that will tentatively be opening around May 1 in the Old Theatre Building, where PJ’s Seagrille used to be located. “We are super excited about this, and we hope everyone else is, too,” said Ashley Scarpa, co-owner of the new eatery that […]