Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
The pitch-apple is a native tree and loves the salt spray. It grows well in full sun and tolerates sandy soil, which is ideal for Island trees. The pitch-apple has coarse evergreen leaves, solitary white or rose flowers and a whitish, resinous fruit, which is poisonous. It makes an ideal hedge but also can grow to be a large tree, so it is quite versatile.
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The Grande Chorus is the new group on Boca Grande that makes having fun and bringing good choral music to the community its goal. Alan Corey, who is the music director, stresses that auditions are not necessary, and in addition to the music sheet provided, rehearsal tracks of the music will be emailed to all singers at home for rehearsing. If you love to sing, you meet the requirements.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Entertainment.
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Some people who come to Boca Grande make a big impact on many, then fade into anonymity when they leave. That might be how Jane Moyer, former owner of Island Dog Boutique & Supply Co. wants it to be, but that is not going to happen on our watch. Jane has always had a soft […]
Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Columns, News.
This week on turtle patrol, a Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol volunteer was stunned to discover a very unusual hatchling. On rare occasion, an anomaly such as this poses a unique challenge for the sea turtle permit holder. The permit holder is solely responsible for the livelihood of each and every sea turtle, from nesting adult females to unhatched incubating eggs. Hatchlings require careful treatment and monitoring. It is unlawful to interfere, disturb, transport, photograph, and handle sea turtle hatchlings without a permit.
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If you love jazz music and an intimate, speakeasy-style atmosphere, you won’t want to miss the chance to be a part of this music series located in the Crowninshield Community House.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns.
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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
“We found no deficiencies during our site survey,” the letter read. “Your vehicles and service records were outstanding. Thank you for being a role model of excellence as an EMS provider in the state of Florida.”