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‘Elephant Company’ named as 2016 One Big Grande Boca Book

Written by Boca Beacon on May 11, 2015. Posted in News.

The votes are in, and the next “One Big Grande Boca Book will be “Elephant Company.”

Youth fishing tourneys done for 2015, next season’s dates set

Written by Boca Beacon on May 11, 2015. Posted in News.

The Boca Grande Community Center hosted its last Youth Fishing Tournament of the season on Saturday, May 2 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier. The weather was windy and the bite was slow. The kids hooked a few mangrove snapper and a couple grouper the entire morning. Joe Wier, Supervisor for Lee County Parks & […]

Letter to the Editor: Resident challenges last week’s letter

Written by Boca Beacon on May 11, 2015. Posted in Featured News, Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: The letter headlined “The Saga of” in the May 1 issue contained a series of unsubstantiated charges (Sunday confrontation) and misleading example (parkway plantings) which impeached the conduct of Gilchrist residents in the pursuit of our attempt to redeem the historic landscape architecture of the median on which we live. While the […]

Suncoast cats in England: A follow-up to our original report

Written by Boca Beacon on May 1, 2015. Posted in News.

Remember the kitties we reported about last week, who were headed to a new home in England? Well, after a climate controlled flight on British Airways, formerly homeless cats Binx and Little Girl have arrived safely at their East Sussex home. United Kingdom residents Brian and Jenny Port adopted the siblings from Suncoast Humane Society […]

Last call for Ladies Day

Written by Boca Beacon on May 1, 2015. Posted in Featured News, News.

If you’re interested in entering the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, it’s still not too late. While your team’s name won’t be in the program, you can still call the Chamber office at 964-0568 and sign up, or go online to ladiestarpon.com. The Captain’s party will be held next Friday, May […]

Letter to the Editor: Helping hands needed at Suncoast Humane Society

Written by Boca Beacon on May 1, 2015. Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.

To the Editor: As their seasonal volunteers leave for the northlands, Suncoast Humane Society is looking for summer volunteers at their animal care center and thrift stores. The Society has a variety of volunteer positions available, including those that work directly with animals, people, or both.

Last kids’ fishing tourney of the season to be held May 2

Written by Boca Beacon on April 24, 2015. Posted in Featured News, News.

Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at the next youth fishing tournament, scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 9 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier North. The tournament is for boys and girls ages 15 and under. Bait will be provided (no lures allowed). All children must […]

Boca Grande Dog Show raises $13,000 for homeless pets at Suncoast

Written by Boca Beacon on April 24, 2015. Posted in News.

The Boca Grande Dog Show, recently hosted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, raised $13,000 for Suncoast Humane Society. The biennial event was held at the Boca Grande Community Center on March 28, with almost 60 dogs competing and many more there to observe.

Suncoast cats jet off to new home in England

Written by Boca Beacon on April 24, 2015. Posted in Editorial, News.

BY PHIL SNYDER, SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY Feline siblings Binx and Little Girl had been available for adoption at Suncoast Humane Society since November 2014. Earlier this month the adoption team at the Society’s Animal Care Center received a call from the United Kingdom. Brian Port reminded staff that he and his wife Jenny had visited […]

FWC approves Gulf snapper season, encourages boaters to take a class this week

Written by Boca Beacon on April 24, 2015. Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters at their April 16 meeting in Tallahassee.