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The Johann Fust Community Library has been at the core of the Boca Grande Community for decades, and now, after more than 70 years, the Johann Fust Library Foundation would like to share some of its rich history with the community. In the new year, The Foundation will offer docent-guided tours of the building and […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, Featured News.
FIVE YEARS AGOThe Boca Grande Historical Society was celebrating “Railroad Week” by introducing a new exhibit called “Railroads, Phosphate and Real Estate.” TEN YEARS AGO We had a sunrise eclipse. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO John McCain took the island vote in the polls with 58 percent. Island businesses were shuffling from locations and some disappeared altogether […]
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To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday selected District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell to serve as Board Chairman for the coming year and District 1 Commissioner Kevin Ruane to serve as vice chairman. The Board selects a chairman annually in November from among the five commissioners. Commissioner Greenwell previously served as […]
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To the Editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 14 join the Boca Grande Historical Society in welcoming John Pether to discuss Florida’s timeless boats. The presentation will cover highlights from his book, “Wood, Fiberglass, and Steel: The History of Boat Building on Florida’s Gulf Coast,” about the history of boat building on the Gulf Coast of Florida […]
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Two rare Neiman serigraphs will be auctioned off at the YMCA 27th Annual Tropical Nights fundraiser on November 18, 2023. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. at Palm Island Resort. Cocktails and gourmet dinner catered by Rum Bay Restaurant will accompany a live and silent auction featuring many other items including local artwork, vacation packages, golf, […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Last week in the hard copy of the Boca Beacon (the paper copy) we ran our story regarding a meeting with the Boca Grande Parking Panel, Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Commissioner Kevin Ruane that was scheduled for Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and clarify items to be presented by Commissioner Ruane […]