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March brings gorgeous weather and increased users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun experience for all users, the GICIA has once again partnered with The Island School’s fifth graders in a project planned to heighten safety awareness in a fun and creative way. This week, the GICIA installed the […]
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We cling to the notion of free will, believing our decisions are the product of rational thought. But what if our choices are subtly steered by unseen forces? Recent studies, like those that will be highlighted in Tamar Gendler’s talk on Wednesday, March 19, reveal that we are far more susceptible to hidden influences than […]
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A satire on Florida homeowner association takes readers on a humorous journey into the unpredictable world of homeowners’ associations through the eyes of a property manager. “The HOA Chronicles: A Cautionary Tale of Mismanagement, Mishaps, and Mayhem” by Trudy Jean Evans is out as of Jan. 30. Evans grew up in St. Louis but has […]
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The Boca Grande Art Center will present its first exhibit of the season, made possible by the generosity of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and Italiano Insurance. It will be hosted at the church’s Chapter House at 390 Gilchrist Ave. The show will feature new works by 18 island artists, including fine woodworking, ceramics and both […]
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If you are a veteran and have never taken an “Honor Flight,” Southwest Florida Honor Flight, Inc. is looking for you. For the first time, the local group will have its first sponsorship by Anheuser-Busch. “We are grateful and honored that they have chosen our hub this year,” said Naomi Copeland, President of Southwest Florida […]
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Lee County staff has no plan for a county sponsored “community panel” for Boca Grande, modeled on Captiva. “This is not in the works for Boca Grande and is not being discussed at a staff level,” said Betsy Clayton, the county’s public information officer, in an email to the Beacon Wednesday. There have been some […]
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The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will be conducting a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the GIBA administration building. Agenda topics include the bid award for the administrative, maintenance, and tender house building modification project, and an operations update. A verbatim record of the proceeding will […]
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BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D.BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Have you ever eaten a light salad for lunch only to raid the cookie jar by 3 p.m.? Have you convinced yourself that coffee counts as breakfast? Ever accidentally eaten an entire bag of chips? You’re not alone. It’s fine. Nutrition isn’t about perfection – it’s about […]
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Every Friday in March, The Pink Pony Courtyard will host the Friday Night Frondezvous Mini Market from 6 to 9 p.m.. The upcoming March 14th event features live music by “Shindig,” complimentary food from Tortuga Mexican Street Cuisine, and a variety of vendors: Gluten Free, Deliciously! (baked goods & macaroons), Blondies by Brookie (fairy hair), […]
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Jane Ringer of the Boca Grande Camera Club had some fun with O’Winnie, ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The club meets regularly during season to share ideas, critique photos and hear speakers. The Beacon has welcomed them over the years to contribute to our pages. Photo by Jane Ringer