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Roy H. Park Jr. In his new book, Boca Grande resident Roy H. Park Jr. has chronicled the ups and downs of being the son of a television and media baron. The book, “Sons in the Shadow” is subtitled “Surviving the Family Business as an SOB,” or Son of the Boss. Park Jr. comes to […]
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BY JIM COCHRUN It was 1954, I was 14 and we were living in Naples. At the time, Naples had a population of 1,500 people. As a typical small town, everyone knew each other. My father had a close friend named Corky who operated the local dry-cleaning business. One Saturday Corky invited both Dad and […]
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Gasparilla Island residents, as well as two attorneys, came out to the Tuesday morning Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting to speak to a proposed parking discussion that was coming before the board. It was not on the agenda. Michael Whitt, an attorney for Hahn Loeser, came on behalf of Lighthouse United Methodist and […]
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Del-Bourree Bach has exhibited his works at Hughes Gallery for the past twenty-five years. Owner Barbara Hughes sent the Beacon some questions and answers about his work. Here, some paintings by Bach. Above, Red Right Returning. Photos submitted. Q: Can you tell us a little about your process? A: Well, I try to paint what’s […]
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We cling to the notion of free will, believing our decisions are the product of rational thought. But what if our choices are subtly steered by unseen forces? Recent studies, like those that will be highlighted in Tamar Gendler’s talk on Wednesday, March 19, reveal that we are far more susceptible to hidden influences than […]
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A satire on Florida homeowner association takes readers on a humorous journey into the unpredictable world of homeowners’ associations through the eyes of a property manager. “The HOA Chronicles: A Cautionary Tale of Mismanagement, Mishaps, and Mayhem” by Trudy Jean Evans is out as of Jan. 30. Evans grew up in St. Louis but has […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Real Estate, Society.
‘80s vintage, plus a few alligator bags Ready for the return of the Bermuda bag? The Stylish Sloane, Suzy Smith, is Texas collector and fashion stylist and seller who has made a specialty of vintage bags, and was visiting here on island. She was here this week for a trunk show at The Gasparilla Inn. […]
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If you are a veteran and have never taken an “Honor Flight,” Southwest Florida Honor Flight, Inc. is looking for you. For the first time, the local group will have its first sponsorship by Anheuser-Busch. “We are grateful and honored that they have chosen our hub this year,” said Naomi Copeland, President of Southwest Florida […]
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Lee County staff has no plan for a county sponsored “community panel” for Boca Grande, modeled on Captiva. “This is not in the works for Boca Grande and is not being discussed at a staff level,” said Betsy Clayton, the county’s public information officer, in an email to the Beacon Wednesday. There have been some […]
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BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D.BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Have you ever eaten a light salad for lunch only to raid the cookie jar by 3 p.m.? Have you convinced yourself that coffee counts as breakfast? Ever accidentally eaten an entire bag of chips? You’re not alone. It’s fine. Nutrition isn’t about perfection – it’s about […]