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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize staff to pursue the purchase of two parcels, including an 80.5-acre parcel in Bokeelia, for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program. The Bokeelia parcel is near the Conservation 20/20 Smokehouse Bay Preserve and within the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve on the northeastern portion of Pine […]
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BY LARRY HANNAH, SHARON CROSS, MARY O’BANNONSTEPHANIE NEWMAN Dear Boca Grande Community, On behalf of the Boca Grande Disaster Fund, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The generosity and compassion of this community have been nothing short of extraordinary, allowing us to provide critical […]
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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, someone dies of heart disease every 34 seconds. That’s nearly 2,500 people every day. In honor of American Heart Month, Dr. Emily Haly, MD, of the Boca Grande Health Clinic helps us understand heart disease and how […]
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On Sunday on Harbor Drive, a 66-year-old female was injured when she fell off her golf cart. The EMS call at 2:30 p.m. noted that she was knocked out cold for five seconds, and was bleeding from her head. Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser said that the cart happened to hit a speed […]
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The Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Committee achieved remarkable success in 2024, raising funds to construct 20 homes for families in need in Terre Cassée, Haiti, plus three classrooms in Laotchikit, in conjunction with Food For The Poor (FFTP). Unfortunately, due to the impact of two hurricanes that severely affected the island community on Florida’s […]
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When Top Chef Sash Simpson was first approached to make a movie about his life, he didn’t think anyone would be interested in his story. Now, two years since filming was completed, “Born Hungry” will be showing at this year’s Boca Grande Film Festival, with Simpson himself joining for a Q&A. “As much as I’m […]
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The public is invited to attend upcoming matches for the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon. This week, there have been some delays because of the rain, so call the clubs to confirm times. Finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at The Gasparilla […]
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SUP Englewood will continue its “Coffee & Conservation” event series. The objective is to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts in conservation. Organized by SUP Englewood and supported by The Dearborn Coffeehouse & Bakery, the Coffee & Conservation series aims to educate and inspire locals to take […]
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To the Editor: It’s difficult to find the right words to express the extent of our gratitude to this amazing island community! We were beyond blessed to reopen The Pink Pony & Tortuga Mexican Street cuisine over the Thanksgiving holiday after that destructive mess of a hurricane season. If you were here for the immediate […]
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A crew from the women’s fashion retailer Hunter Bell was in Boca Grande recently to photograph part of their spring 2025 line. Hunter Bell, launched by its namesake designer in New York City in 2006, takes a bit of a coastal prep look with their resort wear. Each season they pull from a range of […]