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BY T MICHELE WALKER – It was one year ago, May 25, that the murder of George Floyd hit the news. As our nation watched, Rob Knapp was eager to take action. “We wanted to fix this problem. This is about a year ago, and George Floyd is happening, and the world is turning upside […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – I realize a lot of you have questions about who owns what land and beach down by Hill Tide Estates. Our story from last week that talked about security cameras and guards saying “none shall pass” along the beach that so many have walked for so long stirred up a lot […]
Science, solutions, neighbors. Hurricane season in Southwest Florida is more than just a few names on a weather map. For residents across Charlotte and Lee counties, Boca Grande and the barrier islands, storms shape daily life — from flood-prone streets to conversations with neighbors about how to prepare for the next one. This September, the […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE – A walk on the beach didn’t have the same meaning that it used to for some island residents and visitors this past season, as developers and homeowners took steps to keep the public away from their waterfront properties. The addition of “private beach” signs, plus cameras and the posting of a […]
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For more photos of the 2021 #17 Classic, go to bocabeacon.smugmug.com BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The #17 Classic, held on May 13 and 14, yielded 14 releases for the full field of boats that fished Boca Grande Pass in search of a win. By the end of day one there were five releases, with the […]
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STAFF REPORT – Presented by Eagle Grille & Miller’s Dockside | Boca Grande Marina, the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2021 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament on Thursday & Friday, June 10-11 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. “The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 38th Annual World’s […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This weekend, May 22 and 23, you might notice a lot more activity down in the water along the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because the Party Cove Yacht Club will be holding one of their events featuring fun, music, community, and getting together for a good cause. Terry Hargis, the coordinator […]
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STAFF REPORT – Dog Island, a spit of land just off the Boca Grande Causeway, continued to burn as of press time on Thursday, May 20 after a fire started there on the preceding Monday. According to officials the call came in at approximately 11 a.m. on May 17. Charlotte County Fire responded, as did […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Last week the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance that says “fully vaccinated” Americans do not need to follow precautions at all (not masks nor distancing) except for as required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business […]
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On Friday, May 9, 2021 John Kaiser passed away in Washington, D.C. He was born November 1, 1926. John was the cherished father of Nancy Dufrane (Richard), Linda Brant (Michael), John Kaiser (Karen), Patricia Vincent (Norman), June Kaiser, Kurt Kaiser (Nora), William Kaiser (Susan and Timothy Kaiser. John was grandfather to 17 grandchildren and 21 […]