Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Entertainment, Events, News.
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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A motion to draft amendments to parking requirements for Boca Grande and Matlacha Historic Districts was passed unanimously at the regular Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4. “I’m really happy to see these changes come through,” said Commissioner Kevin Ruane at the meeting. “Both communities are certainly within my district, and […]
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Congratulations to island artist Susan Shaffer, recent recipient of a Merit Award, a juried exhibit, “It’s All in Your Mind”. The piece is entitled “Palmetto.” Susan’s works are on display at Crews Bank on Park Ave. and Newlin’s at 4th & Palm Ave. in Boca Grande. Photo submitted
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor, Opinion.
Better communication needed among island entities BY EMERSON WICKWIREEditor’s Note: Boca Grande resident Emerson Wickwire presented this letter to the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board this week. Wickwire sent it to the Beacon as a letter to the community. I ran unsuccessfully for a voting board seat in last November’s election in hopes of expanding […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Most tennis players in and around Boca Grande know Lenore Lobel as a formidable opponent on the courts. If that’s all they know, they are missing a lot, although that, in itself, is pretty awesome. Lenore loves tennis. She has been playing most of her life. She also is a kayaker, bicyclist, walker, mother of […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The weather has not disappointed this week and neither has the fishing. The speckled sea trout fishing in the back country has been very consistent this winter. If you are looking to catch trout artificial lures or live bait have both been very productive. The warm weather has also gotten the […]
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The Sounds of Soul performed Motown classics at this Boca Grande Live event held on Monday night. And yes! There were people dancing in the aisles! The group performed the evening away and the crowd enjoyed every minute. For more information on these events, call (941) 964-0827. Photo submitted
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Boca Grande firefighters, including Lt. Jason Hutchinson, pictured here, trained in simulated tight spaces at the Boca Grande Fire Department on Monday, Jan. 27. Firefighters practiced crawling through confined spaces with gear, including oxygen tanks. Photos by Matt
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At its annual meeting, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church elected four nominees to three-year terms on its vestry, as well as accepted reports for the following year. Kimberly Whipple, who serves on the vestry, is the new senior warden. The new members of the vestry are William Durkin, Roger Lewis, Melissa Pell Loughlin and Ann Peterson. […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Shep Hermann passed away peacefully at his home in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church. He was surrounded by his children Missy Pydo (Don) and Kati Mawhiney (Brett), his brother Rick Hermann, sisters Holly Gulick (David) and Lyn Grace (Warren) and Mary Lemkemeier (John), […]