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Mary Judith (McKee) Shaw, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, passed away on March 19, 2022, at the age of 83. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Vincent E. Shaw. Loving mother of four children Eddie, Greg, Mimi (Teddy) Phelan and Jeff (Michaela) Shaw. Judy (Gaga) was loved by her […]
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“That lifestyle was my norm and is a family tradition,” she said. “My granddaddy was a lobsterman. He lived down in the Keys, and he would catch crab and lobster, so we had a full supply of that, as well as fresh fish and fresh shrimp from the shrimp boat. I don’t think I’ve ever had a piece of store-bought seafood.”
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
Spring has come to Boca Grande, and while we welcome the beautiful weather, it also brings the annual frustration of parking on the island. The Boca Grande Parking Panel is very aware of the challenges we face and the limited amount of parking, versus the number of visitors. We encourage all golf cart owners/operators to take advantage of designated golf cart parking during this busy time. The BGPP works closely with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and Lee County Parking Rangers to monitor and enforce parking on the island; however, it can be overwhelming at times.
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Art provides a common language of wonder, awe and appreciation that, as Picasso said, “soothes the soul.” In these conflicting times we thank Nat’s commitment to the arts and his assistance in keeping the visual arts alive and accessible.
Thank you, Italiano Insurance!
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Our committee wishes to express our sincere appreciation to all who have donated to our annual fundraiser for Haiti. This year’s goal was to transform the lives of 50 families in Perginy by providing homes that would offer them a strong foundation filled with hope. A community center to hold church services, celebrations, community activities or simply provide a place to meet also is planned.
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In my view Placida would not be well-served with additional high-impact/traffic multiplying commercial development. Hypothetically, Eldred’s Marina could very well one day become a resort. Placida would be nothing but a bottleneck. I am urging all local residents and County Commissioners to join me in calling for the preservation of the peaceful legacy of our community by low-impact/environmentally-friendly uses of these last remaining undeveloped acres of Placida.
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BY WESLEY LOCKE Join us for Friends of the Everglades and Vote Water’s “Clean Water Conversation” Event at the Boca Bay Powerhouse this Tuesday, March 22 at 5 p.m. We will be holding a panel discussion with executive directors from both organizations – Eve Samples and Gil Smart – as well as local Charlotte Harbor […]
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Buy some furniture! The United Methodist Women’s furniture sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 19, at the home of Jan Myers, 421 Gulf Blvd. Jan’s garage, which serves as a storage area for Strawberry Festival bargain and boutique items most of the year, has been turned into a […]
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SUBMITTED BY GICIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MISTY NICHOLS It is March and the island is busy. Spring break has begun, families are visiting the island, the weather is beautiful, and the last thing on most people’s minds is Bike Path safety. The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) would like to change that by encouraging […]
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Get out your bell-bottoms, start practicing your peace signs, and get your groove on. Woodstock is coming to Boca Grande. The iconic rock festival provides the theme for the 24th annual Green Gala, hosted by the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS). It will be Monday, March 28, at the Boca Bay Pass Club, 898 Gulf Blvd. The party starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m.