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Above, a 1980s photo of what is believed to be the bridge in New York. Readers can help us by remembering where it might have been placed, and if it is still there. Boca Beacon archives BY JAMES M.S. JOHNSON, ENGLEWOOD Reference was made in the January 9th edition of the Boca Beacon regarding the removal […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Suncoast Humane launched the “Get ‘Em Home” project amid COVID to adopt shelter dogs. Restaurants partnered with Suncoast Humane and distributed flyers with takeout and dine in orders. TEN YEARS AGO Boca Blooms hosted an open house with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to commemorate its grand opening. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO […]
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The dolphins were out and the mullet were jumping this weekend on the north end of the island. It was about as perfect weather as we could hope for in January before the cold front rolls in this weekend. This time of year, we can see a bit of a lull in visitors – the […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“No,” he said, “that is more than a horse can understand, but the enemy must have been awfully wicked people, if it was right to go all that way over the sea on purpose to kill them.” Anna Sewell (1820–1878) Author of “Black Beauty,” a novel that sold 50 million copies and raised animal welfare […]
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As the United States grapples with the removal of statues from public squares, the process often feels chaotic to the casual observer. It is this very volatility that inspired Roger Lewis, curator of the “Roger’s Picks” speaker series, to bring a unique historical perspective to the Boca Grande Community Center. On Tuesday, January 21, at […]
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Hotelier stories of old inn on Captiva begin benefit series for Ding The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series opens Thursday, Jan. 22, with Tony Lapi, longtime innkeeper at the historic ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva Island, speaking about famous guests like “Ding” Darling and Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, plus other […]
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The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. “This special event brings together our community, businesses, TIS staff and families. We are incredibly grateful for the support and generosity that make this event possible,” said Island School […]
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Non-perishable goods are needed for the program operated by Englewood Helping Hand, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit agency serving residents of the Englewood area who are food deprived. Donations can be put in the blue barrels located in front of the Post Office, Crews Bank, and the Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The Blue Barrels are a […]
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Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper into the art of cinema with an interactive screenwriting workshop, speakers who share fascinating behind-the-scenes insights and lawn trivia games where you can put your film knowledge […]
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This week, DeSantis announced a new legislative proposal aimed at curbing Congressional insider trading. The Governor also voiced support for Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s (R-Fla.) legislation to stop congressional insider trading. “Congress should pass Congresswoman Luna’s legislation to stop congressional insider trading, and all members of the Florida delegation should support it,” said DeSantis. Under […]