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BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN Finally we broke the winter weather pattern we’ve been in the past three weeks and are seeing some low winds, sunshine and warmer days. Snook are already beginning their move into the backcountry’s shallow flats with the warming water temperatures. We had a good week catching the smaller ones on artificial […]
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BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR But we are still catching some fish and having fun doing it. I recently had the pleasure of fishing with out-of-town guests who told me of subzero temperatures and iced and snowy roads. When I asked them if they still wanted to go fishing if the weather was going to be […]
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The Johann Fust Community Library, 1040 West 10th St., Boca Grande, will reopen at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. The library was closed due to damage from Hurricane Milton. Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Lee County Library System […]
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A new website has been launched to unite residents of Palm Island Estates against a proposed private sewer system that they believe could alter the community’s character. The updated website serves as a hub for information. “Who gives a crap? WE DO,” declares the Palm Island Estates Action Committee, highlighting their commitment to keeping sewer […]
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The public is invited to attend upcoming matches for the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon. This week, there have been some delays because of the rain, so call the clubs to confirm times. Finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at The Gasparilla […]
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The Boca Grande Preschool has secured a temporary location in Grove City, on Placida Road. The Preschool expects to open as soon as possible at its Grove City location. The building is a former preschool that was also damaged by hurricanes. It is now fully repaired, according to Board President Angela Steffan in an update […]
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Technology entrepreneur David Roux, at left, spoke to the Boca Grand Men’s Club on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Roux is the co-founder and former chairman of Silver Lake, a private equity tech investment firms. He held leadership roles at Oracle, Central Point and Lotus Development. His new venture is BayPine, focused helping “old economy” companies take […]
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Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane raised a commissioner’s item during the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, regarding an upcoming Boca Grande Health Clinic zoning case. The case was heard and continued yet again on Thursday, Jan. 23. The hearing, in Fort Myers, was regarding a variance for parking spaces. The […]
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On Sunday, near 14th Street, an unknown pit bull attacked an island golden retriever. The dog was rebuffed by an 18-year-old girl and her father, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s Department Report. The retriever survived, and the daughter and father were injured and bloodied, but did not require medical transport. Deputy Angelo Lanni filed […]
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Work with Ford Foundation; thinker on resource economics BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Community Center Auditorium, Margaret Walls, senior fellow and director of Resources for the Future will be discussing “Fires, Floods, and Hurricanes: Living with the New Normal.” In her talk, she will look at […]