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BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR Over the last couple of weeks we saw the weather improve and water temps went from the lower 60’s to the lower 70’s in a very short time. This coincided with the full moon tides. That added to the lack of people on the water brought about some extraordinary fishing. Snook, […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Since this season began, we have been experiencing the increasing degradation of our Historic District and its residential beach street neighborhoods, which on some days, are completely overrun. Beach parking has been chaotic and is overflowing into adjacent areas causing visibility and safety issues. This is the direct result of the unprecedented, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, News.
Here we are, just four months after two massive hurricanes, and Lee County Commissioners have moved forward with some sort of unspecific parking restriction scheme in Boca Grande. They did it Tuesday by leaving a discussion off the formal agenda. A few selected residents went speak on the issue of parking, seemingly representing the feelings […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Wade Staniar From the time he was quite young, Wade Staniar has had a special affection for trees. In fact, he would say he had a passion for them. That passion led to a career in forestry, land management, real estate sales and consulting that has brought satisfaction in many areas of his life. Trees […]
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Editor’s Note: The paper did not have room for the full comments during the meeting. The longer version is below. Commissioner Kevin Ruane addressed the long-debated structured parking plan for Boca Grande during the regular Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “[Structured parking for Boca Grande] is an item that has been around […]
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Ahead: Evan Thomas Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II by American journalist Evan Thomas is at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 Thomas takes us on the “Road to Surrender,” a historical narrative behind the dropping of the atomic bomb. Go to friendsofbocagrande.org/events/.
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Heart disease is serious, but the good news is that it’s preventable. Making small but meaningful lifestyle changes can protect your heart and improve your overall well-being. This Heart Month, take action: Schedule a checkup, monitor your blood pressure and encourage loved ones to do the same. Know the warning signs of a heart attack […]
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One Chance is the true story of amateur opera singer and meek shop clerk, Paul Potts, who was riddled by a streak of bad luck when, on a lark, he auditioned for “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2007. He went on to win the show, become a media sensation, release an album and eventually a global […]
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BY KAREN GRACE,BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER In July 1983, the Boca Grande Community Theater staged its first play, “Out of the Frying Pan.” The Boca Beacon noted that for some of the cast and crew “it was like jumping into the fire with their first-ever performance.” Only four of the 12-member cast had any previous […]
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BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Members of the Boca Grande Garden Club gathered on Feb. 5 in the newly refurbished Community Center Auditorium, where they were treated to a colorful and unique plant and flower presentation by noted photographer and botanical artist Laurie Tennent. Inspired by her photographer dad and her painter mother, […]