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Island TV brings you ‘A history of the Temp’

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Community History, News.

To honor and preserve the rich history of the island, Rick Montgomery of Island TV for Boca Grande has produced a series called “Island Icons.” Thanks to the efforts of Jim Blaha, the Boca Grande Historical Society, Jim and Karen Grace, future generations will be able to have access to the important history of the island.
“The History of the Temptation,” which is currently available on Island TV is a captivating episode of the series. Beautifully narrated by Jim Grace, the show walks the audience through the restaurant, pointing out the rich history contained within the walls of the iconic restaurant.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC announces wildlife restoration projects

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management. The comeback of these iconic species was the result of several factors – hunter/conservationist support, dedicated funding, creation of wildlife agencies, habitat conservation and introduction of game […]

ECOWATCH: Is the web of life collapsing?

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns.

“We warned that one day  you would not be able to control what you have created, and that day is here.” – Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Lakota Native American spiritual leader                                                                                                                       What is the Web of Life? Many people do not realize that understanding this description of nature is crucial to man’s survival. One of the […]

2021: The year of the paradigm shift

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

It’s that time once again to step into a new year, to sign a new year’s number on the dotted line and to determine that things are going to change. They will change, won’t they? Because when you look from the year 2020 to the year 2021 and try to find the differences, the biggest […]

Hill Tide Estates controversy continues to unfold

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

It appears that several state and local agencies are still working on finding out why the large wrought iron-type fence is on the beach at the boundary of Hill Tide Estates. Several emails have gone back and forth between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Lee County … but so far no decisive action […]

ECOWATCH: Welcome to the New Year, but let’s remember the past

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns.

“There are winds of destiny that blow when we least expect them. Sometimes they gust with the fury of a hurricane, sometimes they barely fan one’s cheek.                         But the winds cannot be denied, bringing as they often do a future that is impossible to ignore.”   – Nickolas Sparks, American novelist                                                                                                    The Christmas holiday has its three ghosts: the past, […]

Be a friend of the pelican: Reel, remove, release

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

“A wonderful bird is the pelican; his bill can hold more than his belly can.”– Dixon Lanier Merritt The above excerpt from Merritt’s poem is true: A pelican’s pouch can hold up to three times more than its stomach. Brown pelicans are primarily fish-eaters and require up to four pounds of fish a day. They […]

‘Magna Carta’ collection, ‘Herstory’ luncheon on BGHC agenda

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

The Boca Grande History Center is excited to announce the formal opening of three new exhibits in addition to the current main exhibit, “Boca Grande: Once A Railroad and Industrial Town.” Join them for a special preview, with hours on Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 170 Park Ave.The new exhibits include: […]

EcoWatch: Sharing nostalgic island memories of the past

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns.

“To bring a departed one back to life is no great magic. Few are wholly gone;  blow on a departed man’s embers, and a live flame will start .”   – Robert Graves, poet                                                                                                        It is true that a person is not really departed while his name is still spoken. So let’s go back to my column […]