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Major to present book at Fust Foundation presentation

On Thursday, Feb.16, local author Lindsay Major will speak about her book, “Lindsay Hughes Cooper: A Portrait.” Major is a former president and board member of the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Many Boca Grande residents may have heard her read at Poetry in the Garden, as she is a long-time member of the Live Poets […]

‘Fragments’ focuses on Ukraine history from a family perspective

A new book by Sandy Jacobs is hot off the press. “Fragments” is a novel based on family memories. The story begins in Kishinev, Ukraine, where the author’s 15-year-old grandmother and her family live happy, secure lives—until the unthinkable occurs. The village is struck by a series of bloody pogroms led by the Cossacks forcing […]

Sea turtle patrol says Ian had little affect on our loggerhead friends, but greens suffered more losses

The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reports that Huricane Ian had a minimal affect on the success of sea turtle nesting on the island.  “It was the end of nesting season for the loggerheads, fortunately,” said Denise Juergens, the island’s Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) permit holder and a board member of the […]

There’s lots going on at LBC, especially this weekend

Lemon Bay Conservancy will hold a public open house at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 11 that will included guided trail walks, environmental presentations and more. The first walk of the day, aptly named the “Early Bird” Birding Walk, will depart at 8 a.m. to observe some of the upland and wetland bird […]

THIS DATE IN THE BOCA BEACON

Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The sale of Las Olas, a home that was once part of the Crowninshield compound on Gilchrist Avenue, broke island real estate records when it sold for $13 million. TEN YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce announced that the two-day competition would also include the traditional art […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need more debris hauled away? Here’s a number to call

To the Editor: Residents needing assistance with removal of storm debris on private property are reminded to apply to the Florida Division of Emergency Management by visiting iandebriscleanup.com or calling (850) 961-2002.  Lee County has collected about 6 million cubic yards of debris to date. When the March 29 FEMA reimbursement deadline passes, an estimated […]