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Flood insurance spikes for Florida residents confusing to some

For many people, retiring to a house on the beach is the American dream. Residents of Boca Grande enjoy boating and tarpon fishing, white sugar-sand beaches and for decades, subsidized federal flood insurance just in case a hurricane comes ashore. Many Florida residents will soon be required to pay more for flood insurance due to […]

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former island doctor responds to the letter ‘refuting’ clinic doctor’s Ivermectin information

To the Editor: On Sept. 17, 2021 the Boca Beacon published a letter said to “refute” Dr. James’s recent article regarding Ivermectin. It did not. Ivermectin’s manufacturer Merck, and mainstream medicine – Cleveland Clinic for example – report Ivermectin as not being helpful in preventing or treating covid-19 infection and should not be used for […]

A 50-year perspective: Breast cancer awareness

BY THOMAS ERVIN, MD BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC October is again Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Articles and programs will appear in the media emphasizing an awareness of the incidence of the disease and the treatment of breast cancer in our society. As male breast cancer is unusual, the media effort is often presented in literature […]

The Venice Symphony: Open for business!

The Venice Symphony is excited to announce that it is open for business. It was one year ago, September 2020 when The Venice Symphony made a most difficult announcement. After 47 years of sharing the power, inspiration, and joy of live symphonic music with the community, due to COVID-19, they were postponing the 2020-2021 concert […]

Dollars for Mammograms: Feel for lumps; save your bumps

The Englewood Community Care Clinic wants to spread the word, “Feel for lumps. Save your bumps.” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual educational campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. The Englewood Free Clinic, Dollar for Mammograms and RAVE (Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood) are working together to raise […]

Historical Society announces new director, officers

Submitted by the Boca Grande History Center The Boca Grande Historical Society is making changes to its staff and officers. As of October 1, the Society welcomes Crystal Diff as its new executive director. Kim Kyle, who has served the organization for 19 years, will become administrative director working with Crystal on all aspects of […]