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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historical Society held its 21st annual meeting at the Boca Grande Community Center on Thursday, April 21. President Patricia Agles called the meeting to order. She announced that Jim Blaha recently joined the board. Co-treasurer Bob Vanden Bosch gave an update on the organization’s fiscal year. […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The April 20 quarterly meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority had so much information jam-packed into three hours, we just couldn’t run it all in one week. This is part two of that meeting’s proceedings, see part one regarding the weight restriction conversation in last week’s Boca […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Bob Vorel managed several successful career endeavors before choosing to settle down in Boca Grande. He and his wife, Annie, came to the island by boat 10 years ago. They purchased a tug trawler in Milwaukee and navigated up through Canada and Lake Ontario, travelling on several canals that […]
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Letter to the Editor, To maintain safe and efficient traffic flow at all times through the toll booths, along the causeway and along the Intercoastal waterway. To make fair and balanced decisions which impact a diverse group of stakeholders including owners, travelers, local businesses and employees. That’s what was printed at the bottom […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The afternoon was perfect as several of us from the Boca Beacon crew set out from Whidden’s Marina in the Jill Marie with Capt. Dave Chatham and his worthy first mate, Jill Chatham. Editor Marcy Shortuse, writer Sue Erwin, graphic designer Christine Cunningham, ad representatives Julianne Greenberg and Caroline Clabaugh and office […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority announced at its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, April 20 that it would be implementing a trial exception period for overweight trucks, which brought about a debate one board member likened to “opening Pandora’s box.” Several local businesses were represented at the meeting, including […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Firefighters will be hosting a second barbecue fundraiser for the year on Sunday, May 1. The feast will take place at the station located at 360 East Railroad Road. The menu will consist of smoked chicken quarters and side dishes including black beans and rice, southern […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Art Center and The Island School are delighted to host the annual Island School Art Show. Opening night is Friday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, April 23 the show hours are from 9 a.m. to noon. Additonal show hours are Monday, April 25 […]
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It’s not too late to register for the 2016 Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. As of now, approximately 30 teams are signed up, but there is room for still more. Last entries will be taken on May 2. The entry fee is $550 per […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Summer break is quickly approaching, and if you’re looking for something to keep your kids active on the island this summer, you’re covered. The Lee County Parks and Recreation Department, with financial support from the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, is hosting two summer camps at the Boca Grande Community […]