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Updated: Now open as of Tuesday, Feb. 3… The 5th Street Beach Access ramp in Boca Grande is temporarily closed while Lee County Parks & Recreation staff tends to sand-restoration at the bottom of the ramp. Weekend storms and waves resulted in some erosion. The county told the Beacon today that that the access point is […]
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Earlier this week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Boca Grande, hosted a special Grande Rounds program, “Inside the Future of Cancer Care,” showcasing four leading physicians from Moffitt Cancer Center. The program explored how cancer care is evolving, including the role of early […]
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Navigating the Journey: Quality of Life and Faith St. Andrew’s Church will host Prof. Shelli Feder, a leading national expert in palliative and end-of-life care, for a special community presentation on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. As an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Nursing and a Research Scientist at the West […]
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Interested in capturing the beauty of sand, surf and light of Boca Grande’s beautiful beaches? Come to the Boca Grande Camera Club’s next meeting on February 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Crowninshield Community House, 240 Banyan St., and listen to a presentation on beach photography by well-known photographer Claudia Daniels. The meeting will also […]
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For the first time in its history, the Johann Fust Library Foundation will present Island Book Blast – Boca Grande’s Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johann Fust Community Library. The event will feature local authors under a tent in the library courtyard, where they will talk […]
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The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on February 11, 2026 to review a number of cases, including the new location for the Boca Grande Preschool and repairs to the Amory Chapel at Gasparilla Island State Park. Cases to be reviewed include 1911 Shore Lane, a proposal to elevate existing residence, […]
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BY LARRY J. HANNAH, ADMINISTRATOR, THE BOCA GRANDE DISASTER FUND After Hurricanes Helene and Milton in October 2024, the local Sheriff’s Deputy’s home at 300 Wheeler Street was totally destroyed by 4½ feet of water. Moving into 2025, the Boca Grande Disaster Fund committed funds of $228,000 toward the rebuilding of the home. In June […]
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For a full list of events, check Ballyhoo on page 7. Friday, Jan. 30 • Farmer’s Market, Bayou • Sound Bath Experience, Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga • Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, Ladies’ Doubles Finals, Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club • Pro Tennis Exhibition, Boca Bay Pass Club Sunday, Feb. 1 • Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, […]
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The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic wrapped up week one on Friday, Jan. 23 with finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles division. Jane Shanley and John Medgyesy took home the championship glasses with Walter and Anne Beatty as runners up. Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic Mixed Doubles finals were held on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Boca Grande […]
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There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The playground was used by both The Island School and locals, as it sat open to the public during non-school hours. Christine Oliver, […]