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Kimberly Ann Sharpe Clarke 1969-2024

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

Kimberly Ann Sharpe Clark, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 17, 2024, at her home in Englewood, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born in Sarasota, Florida on June 28, 1969. She attended Englewood Elementary School, L.A. Ainger Middle School, and graduated from Lemon Bay High School in 1987. Kim continued […]

Robert W. Horgan 1943-2024 

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

Robert (Bob) W. Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. Bob grew up with siblings Leo (decd.) (sp. Betsy Horgan), Susan (sp. Tom Wilson decd.), and David (Bonnie Horgan). At age […]

The Lazour Brothers Aug. 23 at Hermitage

Written by Evan Dunbar on . Posted in Uncategorized.

The Lazour Brothers with finalists for the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize will present “The Lazour Brothers: A Lifelong Collabrotion” at the Hermitage Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. Blending cultures and weaving stories as eloquently as they meld musical styles, the Lazour Brothers are two of the most innovative and evocative musical storytellers working […]

Calusa Waterkeeper holds Taps Flow for H2O brewery event

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Events.

Throughout August, all join Calusa Waterkeeper at local top breweries and bars that will let the Taps Flow for H2O. The event starts on Aug. 3-4 at Millennial Brewing in downtown Fort Myers, and concludes at Margaritaville’s License to Chill rooftop bar. This will coincide with Jimmy Buffett’s Day of Giving on Saturday, Aug. 31. Additional stops include Coastal Dayz Brewery, […]

Lee County monitoring the weekend weather; links to report local flooding, ditches

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Lee County Emergency Management is monitoring the tropics and is in communication with its state and federal partners at the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center. The activity in the tropics is a good reminder for residents to be prepared for the height of hurricane season, which […]

PGA Junior Golf

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News, Sports & Outdoors.

The South Florida PGA Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt competition was held at Lemon Bay Golf Club last week. “It is the first step to Augusta and the Masters Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt,” said Ryan Hartnett, Lemon Bay Golf Club’s representative to South Florida PGA Junior Golf. “We have always had a […]

James Griffith is open all summer long!

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Health & Wellness.

James Griffith Salon is open this summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday through September. JGS Boca is a full-service salon that offers hair color, cutting, styling, extensions, nail services, full waxing services and facials. It is located within The Gasparilla Inn & Club Spa building at 451 Gilchrist Ave. Photos […]

EcoWatch: Are whales sending us an S.O.S.

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.

“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.” Herman Melville The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is whether the killer whale is just having fun or if they are angry, following in the actions of Moby Dick. For the […]