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■ STAFF REPORT The death of a 40-year-old man in Boca Grande Isles will be ruled as an accidental traffic homicide, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Peer August Segelke, of Blacksburg, Va., was riding on the back of a golf cart on Treasure Lane in Boca Grande Isles on Monday, Nov. 18 when […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Barrier Island Parks Society and Mote Marine Laboratory are pleased to host our second red tide forum on January 10, 2020 at the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to forum sponsors David and Nancy Bass and Tim […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN It all started eight years ago with a single bag of raisin nut granola. After hours and hours in the kitchen testing recipes and hosting granola-tasting parties with friends, Laurie Landgrebe introduced a collection of healthy granola to a selection of gourmet shops on the east coast of Florida. And now, it’s […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The 2020 annual Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon will be held from January 25 through February 8. This tournament is open to all area residents and members and guests of the island’s three clubs: Boca Bay Pass Club, Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club and the Boca Grande Club. Everyone […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department are “firing up the grill” to host a BBQ rib luncheon in the fire truck bay to benefit the Boca Grande Firefighter Association & Benevolent Fund. The BBQ rib luncheon will be on Saturday, Jan. 18 starting at noon. The lunch includes ribs, baked […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Jeff Koziol had a bit of a scary experience in Boca Grande waters on New Year’s Eve, but thanks to the help from our local law enforcement, everything worked out all right in the end. According to Koziol, he was kayaking in rough weather on the north end of Boca Grande that […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series of 2020 hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Join Gretchen Lovewell and hear her presentation about “Red Tide’s Toll on Marine Animals: Stories from Mote’s Stranding Investigations […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and hypnosis from world-class “Astonishment Artist” Mat LaVore. Is it possible to change someone’s memories? Read minds? Predict the future? Magic & Mystery showcases 90-minutes of the most spellbinding and revolutionary magic and hypnosis ever performed on stage. Witness LaVore swallow needles, hypnotize people […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN John Mannion is a fitness trainer whose goal is to help people in Boca Grande gain strength and stability to avoid the risk of injury. He currently teaches a “Sit and Get Fit” class three days per week at the Boca Grande Community Center. The courses are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and […]
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Stan Walch, 85, died suddenly at his home in Boca Grande on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Stan was a 23-year resident of Boca Grande. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.