Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that. It is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the […]
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Gasparilla Mallet Club Celebrated National Croquet Day. Although most of the members of the Gasparilla Mallet Club already headed for summer pastures, they still had a few players assemble to celebrate National Croquet Day. They brightened the day by dropping the traditional “white” attire in favor of some flash. They enjoyed a golf croquet competition […]
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Caroline Clabaugh won ribs from Gator Wilderness Camp School of Punta Gorda at the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce June Fun After Hours. They were picked up for a Pre-Fourth of July lunch for the Boca Beacon office. Gator Wilderness Camp School is a Christian camp for boys. Tyler Yoder, grill master and his smoker […]
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The red snapper bite was good that day. Photos provided by Capt. Brad Capt. Brad Hickman can be reached at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com
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BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY Last week, I mentioned that our earliest loggerhead nests had started to hatch. Generally, loggerhead nests will incubate for 45 to 70 days. If the nests are up in the dune grasses or under the shade of some other vegetation, the incubation time may be more on the longer end of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
A dozen local retailers and officials came to a meeting to discuss possible parking restrictions in Boca Grande on Monday, July 8 at the Boca Grande Community Center. There was some confusion as to whether there was a “meeting” at all. The original meeting had been called by Sue Sligar, of Gilchrist Interiors. She had […]
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The Bissell Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness based in Grand Rapids, will host its Empty the Shelters waived adoption fee event from July 8-31. Lee County Domestic Animal Services will participate, along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states, including Suncoast Humane Society. This event is the […]
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Charlotte County’s mosquito treatment schedule is available online at charlottecountyfl.gov. Their treatment schedule is updated daily by afternoon once they determine which areas require immediate attention. The treatment schedule as posted is a planned schedule which may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather. The county is divided into ground zones, units and sections, and […]
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On July 4th an estimated 2,000 showed up for the annual Golf Cart Parade. See here for more photos. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Community History, News.
Three projects, including a renovation and expansion of the Boca Grande Community Center, were each unanimously approved by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on July 10. In spite of the quietness of the summer, the board was able to get a quorum, with members Peggy Stanley, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton and Rebecca […]