Briefly: Meet Charlotte officials at April 17 Town Hall
You are cordially invited to meet your Charlotte County elected officials at the Community Center in Boca Grande on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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SW Florida Fishing: Snook-a-rama is here!
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Lots of snook have moved into the back country! The last two weeks have been great fishing around Boca Grande, even in the high wind conditions. We are seeing lots of snook show up in the shallow waters and are catching them on live bait. Along with the snook, the redfish […]
Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show April 6
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Deadline to register to be in the show is changed to noon on April 1st! Come one, come all to the very posh Dog Show – “Puttin’ on the Dog”! We have almost 300 seats available under the tent to watch the show. No charge! Come for free! Saturday, April 6th at 10 a.m. at […]
Edison and Ford set plant workshops for April 13
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On April 13, Edison and Ford Winter Estates will hold its annual “Grow Fort Myers” Plant Sale and Workshops event. This community-oriented program provides an opportunity for summer gardeners to learn new ways to enhance their gardening experiences and find some unique plants to add to their gardens. The workshops will start at 9:30 a.m. […]
Jazz trumpeter Benny Benack here April 8
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New York based Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III will to perform at the Friends of Boca Grande – All That Jazz concert series Monday, April 8. By age 33, Benny Benack III has already become a leading voice in Jazz, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest […]
Downed power line fire on Belcher
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A power line came down at 805 Belcher Road on Saturday, March 23. While the images are dramatic, no one was hurt, and power was restored to the South end of the Island after the incident, reported at about 10:26 p.m. Photos by Dusty
Sheriff’s office offers bicycle safety advice
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COURTESY LEE COUNTY SHERIFF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE It’s the height of tourist season in Florida and our beautiful spring weather lends itself to outdoor activities like bicycle riding along the streets of Boca Grande. There are, however, important safety considerations for anyone wishing to get around via bicycle. Safety first! All bicyclists under the age […]
Doctor’s Day at the Clinic, honors for Drs. James, Kueber and Haly
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
Honoring the physicians of the Health Clinic BY MARK DRISCOLL, CEO BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC March 30 marks a special day on our calendar – Doctor’s Day. It’s a time to honor those who dedicate their lives to caring for us. At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, it’s the extraordinary team of board-certified physicians – […]
Coyote at South End of Island
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Above, a coyote at the South End of the island, near south Boca Bay. The coyote has been seen in the past week. Please be aware with any outdoor pets while on that end of the island. H Wetzel photo
Dean Laux, Boca Beacon editor & consultant
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The Boca Beacon received word Wednesday that Dean Laux, an editor at the Boca Beacon, died Tuesday evening. His wife Miryam (Micki) informed us. He has been a copy editor at the paper since he joined the staff in 2015 in his retirement. We will have a full obituary in the April 5 edition of […]