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Letter to the Editor, To maintain safe and efficient traffic flow at all times through the toll booths, along the causeway and along the Intercoastal waterway. To make fair and balanced decisions which impact a diverse group of stakeholders including owners, travelers, local businesses and employees. That’s what was printed at the bottom […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The afternoon was perfect as several of us from the Boca Beacon crew set out from Whidden’s Marina in the Jill Marie with Capt. Dave Chatham and his worthy first mate, Jill Chatham. Editor Marcy Shortuse, writer Sue Erwin, graphic designer Christine Cunningham, ad representatives Julianne Greenberg and Caroline Clabaugh and office […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority announced at its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, April 20 that it would be implementing a trial exception period for overweight trucks, which brought about a debate one board member likened to “opening Pandora’s box.” Several local businesses were represented at the meeting, including […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Firefighters will be hosting a second barbecue fundraiser for the year on Sunday, May 1. The feast will take place at the station located at 360 East Railroad Road. The menu will consist of smoked chicken quarters and side dishes including black beans and rice, southern […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Fundraising efforts to procure the Gasparilla Island Light are now halfway there, according to Barrier Island Parks Society representatives. Excitement is growing in the BIPS organization as donations come in to support the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse restoration campaign. According to Larry Hannah, chair of the Gasparilla Island Light Development committee, “We are […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Summer break is quickly approaching, and if you’re looking for something to keep your kids active on the island this summer, you’re covered. The Lee County Parks and Recreation Department, with financial support from the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, is hosting two summer camps at the Boca Grande Community […]
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Letter to the Editor, The Boca Grande Historical Society would like to thank our members, volunteers, sponsors, donors, the Board and directors for your continued support and kindness. We had one of our best seasons ever, and it is because of people like you. Perhaps you graciously volunteered your time and talent, generously sponsored an […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Health Clinic had an exciting two days last week, as their annual fundraising festivities began with a quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 7 (see page 20 for that story) and ended with the Hank Wright Golf Tournament on Friday, April 8. A new and exciting event was […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN A common word that often comes to mind when many people think about bacteria is “gross.” Mote Marine postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Andrea Tarnecki tried to break that bad reputation on Tuesday, April 12 at a ‘Science Café’ event held at the Johann Fust Community Library. The free educational […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Committee Chair Bayne Stevenson of the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association unveiled a large reproduction illustrating the envisioned GICIA Preserve at a public meeting held on Wednesday, April 13 at the property, located at Gasparilla Road and the Boca Grande Causeway. He thanked the crowd for the support […]