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PROFILE: Leigh Chessher

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Boca Blooms has made room for an additional member to join their team. Although she found herself switching roles, she’s happy to get to know the town from inside a quaint shop. Having only worked on the island for two months, Leigh Chessher has fallen for its charm.

COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know

BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. Now that the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived at selected hospitals across the nation, you may have questions about the vaccines and what it means to […]

GICIA construction of Mercabo is now complete

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that the construction phase of the Mercabo Cove restoration project has been completed. The project was designed using innovative techniques to improve water quality, enhance habitat and reduce long-term seawall maintenance costs. The transformation of the hardened canal into a […]

Obituary: Herb Sodel

Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolonged illness.  Mr. Sodel was a longtime resident of Boca Grande and Johns Creek, Georgia.

Obituary: Patricia Cole

Patricia Elaine Cole, a long-standing and well-loved member of our community, has passed away.  She was born on January 13, 1950 and died at home on December 13, 2020.  Services will be held after Christmas. Her full obituary is pending.