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SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY– For more than 30 years Barrier Island Parks Society, BIPS, has been on a mission to inspire the exploration and preservation of our natural and historic treasures in the local communities of Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota Counties. Many know BIPS as the 501c3 non-profit responsible for preserving, maintaining […]
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STAFF REPORT- The “living dock” project continues in Boca Grande, and Mote Marine Laboratory has been working over the past few months to make sure this project is kept alive and thriving in Boca Grande canals. Mote has installed several living dock structures on docks, and they are studying how well these “artificial reefs” attract […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The summer season is all about pool days, tennis matches and sending the kids away for a summer stay. For those of you wondering what summer camp plans are in store for your kids, we have the answers. Parents and guardians to children registers in a Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The next time you see a Big Red Bus around, you may want to set an appointment and take a seat. OneBlood is currently testing all blood donations for COVID-19. Those who donate blood to OneBlood will be tested for the virus once blood is drawn. Authorized by the Food and Drug […]
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STAFF REPORT- Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking about where to leave non-perishable food. Questions may be directed to Jane Caple at (941) 223-2367, Jim Cochrun at (239) 682-0091 or Nick Kaiser at 964-0141. Also, Jim Benson of Paradise Exclusive/Parsley-Baldwin will continue to accept non-perishable food at the office at 428 W. 4th […]
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STAFF REPORT- If you are a post office box holder on the island or a guest who is expecting mail, and you have not received it, contact us at the Boca Beacon, mshortuse@bocabeacon.com. Several people have come to the Beacon office recently asking if anyone else is having the same issue, so now is the […]
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STAFF REPORT- This Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 10:30 a.m. you will get a chance to let our Island School fifth grade graduates how proud of them you are, as a community. Because the traditional graduation ceremony cannot be held, a graduation parade will be held all around town. After a brief presentation on the croquet […]
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To the Editor: We can’t seem to get over the lunacy. The panic. The illogical decisions. While the coronavirus was most active, everyone was told we don’t have to wear masks, even though the N95 mask blocks 95 percent of particles, perhaps including the virus, because there was a shortage for healthcare workers, […]
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To the Editor: What is happening to Boca Grande? For the 30 years plus that I have been here, the character of the island had been unique, all encompassing, friendly, and mellow. Until now. Something sinister is creeping onto the island, and it’s not just the iguanas. People who don’t know you, seldom say hello […]
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To the Editor: I would like to add an addendum to my “diary” printed in the paper two weeks ago. I feel terrible about forgetfully leaving out what may have been the most important “lifeline” of all while I was in the hospital: The almost daily videos my son Ian and daughter-in-law Judy sent me […]