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The top five in the county: An interview with Lee County commissioners

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in News.

The following information regards our Lee County commissioners, as taken from interviews with island resident Mary O’Bannon. We will be continuing on with interviews from several elected officials from Lee County and the state of Florida, to allow you to know each one a little bit better.
As far as the Boca Beacon is concerned, our readership deserves to be better acquainted with those who make and uphold our laws and create legislation. Many thanks to Mary, and to the commissioners, for helping us with that mission.

GIBA board discusses COVID policy, search for new investment advisor

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The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board meeting was held on Thursday January 13, 2022, in the offices of the Authority.  The Chairman reported on the temporary Covid policies for all GIBA staff, emphasizing extra precautions at each workstation and stay at home requirements for all symptoms of illness. The Board confirmed the recent salary increase […]

Island women in history celebrated: ‘Herstory’

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

While doing some research for a project, Karen Grace came across a disturbing statistic. “In all the years of history, tens of thousands of years of history,” asked Karen. “How much do you think is about women?”  If you guessed 10 or five percent, you would be wrong. The answer is one-half of one percent.  […]

For the love of books: Boca Grande has its own free little lending library

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Community.

All across America, mini libraries have been popping up in front of homes, schools, businesses. The “give one, take one” book exchanges are as ubiquitous as a Starbucks in Seattle.
It’s no surprise that the lovely trend has hit the streets of Boca Grande. If you’re walking past the Pink Pony or in the courtyard next to Tortuga’s, you will see an adorable replica of a cedar cabinet filled with books.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Tarpon Trot

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

Run the island from one end to the other … that’s how the challenge began. Two longtime friends, Kyle Hocker and David Hoeft came up with the idea over a year ago. Although last year the run did not come to fruition, this December they vowed to see it through.
And so it began …

OBITUARY: Fay Dixon Moser

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Fay Lorraine Dixon Moser of Sweetwater, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:38 a.m. on January 6, 2022. As she entered the gates of glory, she was met by her husband, James Washington Moser and her daughter, Miracle Ann. Starting on August 19, 1949, she and J.W. spent 37 earthly years […]

OBITUARY: William Warber

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William A. “Bill” Warber, age 88 of Englewood, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was born on December 1, 1933, in Grand Haven to the late William and Augusta (Gross) Warber. Bill married Doris Ann Yager on November 20, 1953, and was blessed with two children. Bill grew up in the dairy business owned […]