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Red tide, flesh-eating bacteria and more show up in the Ian aftermath, leaving us to wonder … say, Doc? You think that water is safe?
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
By Dr. Raymond James, DO, Boca Grande Health Clinic That is a good question after the storm of the century. And when might it be safe? City Water Everyone who was in Boca after the storm remembers how we all incorporated the new routine of the five-gallon bucket shuffle. We brought water from a brown […]
Are we okay?Telltale signs of stress tell the story after a traumatic event like Hurricane Ian … particularly regarding our children
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Many say that the climate of a community is best monitored by the mental health of the children who live there. Are they safe? Are they happy? Do they have plans for their future? Do they have faith? While it is true that going through a hurricane that stayed so strong for so long is […]
From The Island School … ’tis Bubble Day!
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Education.
By Donna Catanzarite Fifth-grade students at The Island School have been busy investigating physical science. Through a variety of hands-on activities, fifth grade has been learning about the “super powers” of matter. On Friday, Oct. 21 we scheduled every class to visit fifth grade to learn about solutions. Each fifth-grade student was paired up with […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Let’s talk about croquet with Hans for a minute …
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Almost everyone has a memory of playing croquet as a child, probably in their grandmother’s yard. Hans Peterson thinks it is time to make some new memories, this time on the Boca Grande Community Center lawn. “Croquet’s a great game, and everyone can play,” Hans said. And if someone does not know how to play, […]
OBITUARY: Nancy Ellen Pais
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Nancy Ellen Pais of Oxford, Michigan and Boca Grande passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2022. At the time of her passing she found comfort in being at her beloved farm in Oxford, surrounded by the people and the gardens that she so treasured. The daughter of Tom and Ellen Bateman, Nancy was […]
BOCA BEACON WEATHER REPORT
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Entertainment.
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WRONG KEY
Written by Tim Banfell on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Entertainment.
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HORTOONS
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THIS WEEK IN THE BOCA BEACON
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Community History.
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Final Hurricane Irma debris pickups were complete as anglers were busy tying flies and getting ready for the GIFT tournament. TEN YEARS AGO A manatee in Boca Bay was picked up and transported to Lowry Park Zoo due to exposure to red tide. Amber Mills married Mike McGuiness at […]