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The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Wednesday at Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness on West Dearborn Street in Englewood. Owner Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel, and her staff specialize in pain, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, neuropathy, post stroke recovery, oncology support and other medical issues. One staff member, Sierra Powell is a third-generation massage […]
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The Boca Grande Parking Committee meets at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discuss a number of items, including Lighthouse United Methodist Church’s request for parking on the Gilchrist median between 2nd and 3rd streets on Sunday mornings and Christmas Eve. Complicating the discussion will be an issue raised Tuesday, Oct. 7 at a […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
A Florida judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday, Oct. 12 in a lawsuit challenging Lee County’s permit-only beach parking restrictions in Boca Grande. The plaintiff is Placida resident Mark Hoogendoorn, who has taken on his own personal crusade to challenge the Boca Grande parking ordinance. It is case 26-CA-004154, and it will take place […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Above, four green turtle hatchlings rescued from a pool skimmer. BGSTA photo BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOCIATION In last month’s article at the beginning of September, I noted that it had been several weeks since any new sea turtle crawls had occurred in the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s patrol area. Wouldn’t […]
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Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting Traditions. Michael P. Haymans and his Hibiscus Band will be sharing some original music. There will also be some Charlotte […]
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At the Educate Boca Golf Scramble, raising money for scholarships, was a team of students from Lemon Bay High School. Shown from left: Connor McCloud, Kayden Slattery, Tye Yovanovich and Ryan White. The event was hosted at The Gasparilla Inn. See photos here. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Profiles.
Above, Simon Bound at the just restored “twin” to the historic golf clubhouse at the Gasparilla Inn. Photos by Garland As the fall season opens in Florida and residents come back, one barrier island is showing a giant improvement. It is Useppa Island, where a resident-owned renovation and rebuilding project is proceeding not only for […]
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J.McLaughlin is supporting “Think Pink” on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will be donated. 360 Park Ave., Boca Grande. jmclaughlin.com
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Thank you for publishing the sales tax numbers for the island and zip code. They confirm what I as a local retailer have seen since the parking ordinance passed last year. I am both a full time resident and island business owner. I have the boutique Sunsets of Boca Grande in the […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Your September 18 paper had an article the heading of which indicates the cameras on the causeway will not be removed, but the article is a bit confusing because I am not knowledgeable about who owns what. Are you saying the cameras will stay because the county (not the state) owns the […]