Chamber votes in five new board members, prepares for Christmas Card walk
STAFF REPORT- The Boa Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and new board members were announced.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County administrative offices, solid waste and parks & rec holiday schedule
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for an unforgettable Holiday Hoopla
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone that helped make the First Annual Holiday Hoopla a huge success. We would like to thank the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, Glass Bottom Rentals, Gasparilla Vacations, Bella Vida Boca Grande, The Inn Bakery and […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS needs support to continue preserving island history
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact of COVID-19 on our local community and the challenges it poses for so many. Through these unprecedented times, our number one priority remains serving our community and staying true to our […]
Obituary: Herb Sodel
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Obituaries.
Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolonged illness. Mr. Sodel was a longtime resident of Boca Grande and Johns Creek, Georgia.
PROFILE: Peter Strong, engineer and Bridge Authority chairman
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He’s not afraid of a challenge…BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Engineer Peter Strong recently announced his retirement from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority as chairman of the engineering committee, and he will be sorely missed. He passed his role as engineering chairman to board member Randy Hicks, but he plans to remain a mentor. “I enjoy […]
New COVID-19 vaccines provide a dose of hope
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. With vaccines front and center in the news, questions about vaccines – when they will become available and where and how to get them – is on […]
‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation, Ruben A. Acosta, was read and discussed at the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board, held on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The message of the letter was clear and concise: […]
Bring good tidings this holiday season
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BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- As the December holiday season approaches, here are just a few things to keep in mind when planning your celebrations. • Be polite, say please and thank you. • Be kind, give each other space. • Wash your hands frequently. • Playing outside is best. • Don’t talk with your […]
COVID-19 and traveling: What you need to know
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Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- The U.S. Centers for Disease & Prevention (CDC) recently released new guidance on domestic travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the air quality on a commercial airliner is […]