Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, News.
Money isn’t everything, but it is something. It is something that can help bring peace of mind to people who have lost so much, as well as help them recover after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. That is the thinking behind the establishment of the Boca Grande Disaster Fund, under the management of the Lighthouse […]
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There is bad news and good news at the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) regarding damages from Hurricane Ian. Initial assessments have been completed on the BIPS properties, and there is plenty of bad news: Significant damage was found on all its historic structures: the Amory Memorial Chapel, the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and the […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will be conducting drive-thru COVID-19 booster and flu shot clinics beginning in October for our registered patients. Like past years, the shots will be offered outside at the Clinic Annex. Please call the Clinic at (941) 964-2276 to register for a vaccine and/or flu shot time slot. If schedules fill […]
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There is much work ahead of us to restore the business community of Boca Grande.Through generous initial contributions provided by residents, a need-based fund has been established to focus on the rebuilding and restoration process.We ask you to join us and contribute to the preservation of this great community.100% of the funds collected will be […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
Dana Pellant and Natalie Cole, nurses at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, were a rescue team driving through storm-ravaged Boca Grande in the first days after Hurricane Ian hit the Island. Natalie’s daughter, Campbell, became part of the team, as well. “We knew who the most vulnerable people on the Island were, and had […]
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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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
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 […]