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Harold Curtis Wells Jr. of Cape Cod and Boca Grande passed away on Sunday, Dec. 9 surrounded by his family. Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16 in West Harwich, Mass. Visit doanebealamesharwich.com for more information. Mr. Wells’ full obituary will run in the December 20 edition of the Boca Beacon.
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Stan Walch, 85, died suddenly at his home in Boca Grande on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Stan was an attorney in St. Louis, Mo. and was a 23-year resident of Boca Grande. He is survived by his wife, Valerie; three children; four grandchildren; and his fur babies, Bob Jr. and Harley. A memorial service is […]
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Joyce Elaine Hegstrom (Harrington) of Boca Grande passed away at the age of 75 on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. She passed away peacefully with her husband, Bob, by her side. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata, Minn. There will be […]
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Richard Charles Fox, 73, of Boca Grande, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Adelaide Fox; his brothers and sisters, James Fox, Virginia Fox Kirkwood, Kathryn Fox Nelson and Timothy Fox. He was a loving husband to his wife […]
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To the Editor: We at One More Day Foundation would like to thank the Boca Grande community from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donations made to us after our recent mailing. As you know, we provide foster hospice for homeless dogs and ensure a beautiful last chapter for each dog. We place […]
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To the Editor: Well, you may ask, what is shameful and illegal? As Boca Grande’s resident historian, I will tell you. Two newbies have erected and planted obstructions on our historic Promenade walk. Doing such a thing is shameful and may be illegal. That public right-of-way that extends from 1st Street to 5th Street has […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the event will be held across the street from Hudson’s Grocery. This ceremony dates back to 1954, when the Woman’s Club first planted […]
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■ STAFF REPORT As another red tide bloom lurks off the coast, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association recognizes the negative impact these blooms have on our community. After looking at the current protocol for dealing with red tide-related fish kills on Boca Grande beaches, the GICIA donated the $60,000 necessary for Lee County […]
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This is the second part in a series we will run through December regarding our area’s homeless and needy situation, and how we can help. ■ BY SUE ERWIN More than 100 plastic containers filled with school supplies and holiday surprises were collected at Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church recently, and transported by congregation member […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Join scientist Dr. Robert Hueter, director of the Center for Shark Research, for coffee and pastries during this presentation on shark […]