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Join Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) on January 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. for a fundraising event which includes a lecture by Dr. Craig Huegel on “The Importance of Native Plants” at Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood. Included in the $12 entrance donation ($8 for Friends of CHEC): complimentary wine, hors […]
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To the Editor: The Johann Fust Library Foundation held their Fall Book Sale on November 13, 14 and 15. The event was attended by hundreds of island residents and visitors. The Library Foundation would like to thank Betsey Hall and Joanne Hall and all the dedicated volunteers who worked very to make this popular book […]
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Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon hosted the 16th annual Turkey Hoop Shoot Contest last Saturday, Nov. 18, with 41 people competing for prizes. The tournament was open for children and adults. Ten first-place trophies, seven turkeys between 18 and 25 pounds, nine basketballs and three Publix Gift cards were won. Individual […]
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The scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) be applying for admission to a school of higher education; 2) demonstrate a B or better high school grade point average; and 3) be a resident of […]
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BY SUE ERWIN – When Boca Grande residents Peter and Elsa Soderberg learned that Suncoast Humane Society needed a catalyst to help kick-start the campaign for a new campus, they took action. The Soderbergs scheduled a meeting with Executive Director Phil Snyder and offered a $1 million gift to get the project going. The organization needs […]
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PROVIDED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Nearly 30 years ago, a group of concerned island residents set out to rescue the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at the south end of the island from decades of neglect and the effects of an eroding beach. By working together, the historic lighthouse was restored and the legacy […]
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Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas tree. With clergy members from all island churches participating, the ceremony will take place on Park Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets.
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To the Editor: The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and many families continue to struggle to provide their children with Christmas gifts. The mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year to make Christmas dreams for less fortunate children come […]
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To the Editor: Dust off those sneakers, and call on your friends and family to join Suncoast Humane Society at their 2017 Pet Walk benefitting homeless animals. In collaboration with Venice MainStreet, this will be a fun- filled morning on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Centennial Park in downtown Venice. Peace River K9 Search & Rescue […]
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■ STAFF REPORT This year the 24th annual Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament will benefit the Boca Grande Pass Web Cam project, which will be available to view by Dec. 1. A new, high-quality camera will have the ability to pan 180 degrees with zoom capability. As always, the G.I.F.T tournament will be held on the […]