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It took a lot of talking, but Boca Grande North is getting cleaned up

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

This week trucks contracted by the state of Florida came to start taking away the large pile of construction, demolition and household debris at the north end of the island. With the announcement of the trucks’ arrival, it was also determined that the property, long thought to be owned by the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, is actually owned by Boca Grande North.

Do you have fisherkids? It’s tourney time!

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Another season is upon us and with it comes a new kids’ fishing tournament, courtesy of Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon. This one will be held on Saturday, Jan 21 at the pier on the north end of the island, behind Kappy’s Market. It will take place between 9 and 11 […]

Time is winding down to turn in educational scholarship applications to Woman’s Club

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.

The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. General criteria for application include: – Candidate has applied to a post-secondary school (i.e., college, university, trade, vocational) – Candidate has maintained at least a B average in high school – Candidate has a Boca Grande connection. […]

Will the shrimp boat ever be in again? 

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.

A look at what happened to the Capt. C.J. It seems like almost every day brings us another reason to get really grumpy with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Just when it seems like your back hairs aren’t crossed any more, along comes something else to raise your hackles again. The loss of the Capt. […]

Get ready for ‘On Golden Pond’ and the return of the Royal Palm Players next week

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Entertainment, News.

“The play’s the thing” is an apt aphorism, but the backstory of how the cast got to the play is a thing in itself. It is instructive of the many routes there are, should you have begun such a journey or would like to begin one. These stories about the cast and crew of “On Golden Pond” greatly enrich an appreciation for each actor’s performance.

The future of Warm Mineral Springs is once again tentative

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.

Last November, North Port’s City Commission reviewed and accepted an unsolicited proposal from WMS Development Group, LLC to repair and restore the current facilities at the Springs, and to add a “Phase 2” development that includes condominiums, health spa and other amenities, by expanding the developed area of the park. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Amy McCandless, the lady behind the Facebook persona of Fugate’s during the storm

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.

Island living is her thing. She and her husband Don sold everything they had a number of years ago, bought a boat and planned to see the world from the deck of that boat. They ended up in the Keys when a big hurricane hit (her name starts with “I,” but we will not name her, either). It sunk the boat. The two adventurers returned to Little Gasparilla and have found generous friends whose homes have become their own. 

Camera Club heads to Selby Gardens

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

The Boca Grande Camera Club, an already hustling, bustling group of island shutterbugs, have started their season off with a bang. Their first meeting was just this past week, and their first field trip will be underway on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Selby Gardens in Sarasota is the destination. The trip will be led by one […]