Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men.” Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Americans often take for granted the hard-won freedoms celebrated at the Fourth of July. We should not. Our duty not to forget starts with the Declaration of Independence signers. The signers had everything to lose if the effort was unsuccessful. One forgotten part of the Declaration is at the end, where they pledge their great […]
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BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY The rainy weather system of the past week had some impact on the BGSTA’s turtle patrol activities as well as on established nests. Most mornings, the BGSTA volunteers were out patrolling the beaches as usual, despite the sometimes-heavy downpours. Soaked to the skin, they slogged through the sand marking new nests […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness, News.
BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D. As an avid sportsman and a strong believer in the power of healthy living, I sometimes get questions about the role of electrolyte beverages in maintaining optimal hydration, especially in these hot summer months. With my background in sports medicine and complementary medicine, I’m here to break down the pros […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Police & Fire, Profiles.
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is the first woman to work as a regular member of the firefighter/EMT crew … and she’s loving […]
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By ANDREW COLBURN, RTCBOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC The summer is the perfect time to focus on your game’s fundamentals and ensure you’re in top shape for the next season. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an enthusiastic amateur, understanding how to manage and prevent injuries is key to maintaining your performance on the course. Chronic […]
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■ BY BETSY JOINER Saturday night the winds were “Howling” out of the east for the ‘Howl At The Moon’ Tarpon Tournament. Despite the wind and choppy waters 35 tarpon were released in three hours of fishing and 19 boats enjoyed the fun. Congratulations to First Place, Capt. CJ Soderquist’s team on the “Last Call”; Second […]
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BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY With summer vacations finally here, this seems to be the prime time of year to create elaborate, towering sandcastles perhaps surrounded by a deep, wide moat that is just waiting for that first wave of saltwater to fill the channel. Or maybe a group of young people will spend their beach […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“We are notorious for ‘running around self-righteously declaring our rights to this and to that. But if we were to reflect upon the millions ‘ran’ across bloodied battlefields so that we would have rights to declare, I think we’d do a whole lot less declaring, and a whole more appreciating. Craig D. Lounsbrough, author, licensed […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Thank you for weekly coverage which reminded Islanders to donate their non-perishable food to Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. The donations in the blue barrels were taken to the food pantry weekly. Donations are accepted on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 700 E. Dearborn Street, Englewood. It is […]