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STAFF REPORT – The history of Boca Grande is full of stories. Some of them are charming, some funny, some outrageous. David Futch has included many of them in his upcoming memoir/history about Boca Grande to be published soon. Prior to that, though, on Tuesday, Jan.19 he’ll be giving the Boca Grande Historical Society a […]
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Dorcas Taylor Amos; bright spirit to those she met, wife, mother, grandmother, died peacefully on December 22, 2020 in Sarasota. She is survived by her husband of 63 yrs., Donald Amos; their children; Ford Amos, of Sarasota and Donna (Robert) Engstrom of Natural Bridge, N.Y.; and grandchildren Unni Amos, Ford Engstrom, Arik Engstrom, and Shannon […]
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On Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 William “Bill” W. Deupree, Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by family in Boca Grande. He lived a full life as a hard-working executive followed by a passionate pursuit of hobbies including hunting and travel. Born July 14, 1941 in Memphis, TN, Bill attended Memphis University School with a robust extracurricular education […]
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BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- The welcome back health kit the Boca Grande Health Clinic distributed to help returning residents and visitors get up to speed on “all things COVID-19” was recently updated to include new guidance on quarantine measures and domestic travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this four-part series, the community has been called on to donate to local organizations to make the holiday season bright. This week, we’re featuring the tremendous support St. David’s Jubilee Center of Englewood has received through the month of December to support those less fortunate.
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has announced the presence of a red tide bloom just to the south of Boca Grande, and to the north. A patchy bloom of organism, also known as Karenia brevis, has been found in multiple samples over the past week in Lee and Collier Counties, […]
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Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Making decisions about visiting with family and friends, attending an event, or even shopping can be stressful in these times. While the safest option is to postpone […]
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Patricia Alaine Cole, a.k.a. “Pat,” 70, of Placida, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on December 13, 2020.
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Boca Blooms has made room for an additional member to join their team. Although she found herself switching roles, she’s happy to get to know the town from inside a quaint shop. Having only worked on the island for two months, Leigh Chessher has fallen for its charm. Born in Guatemala, Leigh […]
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BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. Now that the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived at selected hospitals across the nation, you may have questions about the vaccines and what it means to […]