Written by Michelle Starr on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
There is always so much wildlife to observe while paddle boarding, kayaking or boating around the historic Boca Grande Railroad trestles, and over the a few weeks ago as a juvenile bald eagle was great entertainment for many people. This gargantuan bird was just beginning to learn the tricks of the trade of being a […]
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The Boca Grande Fire Control District submitted an application for renewal of their Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), which Lee County staff have recommended for approval at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 16. Granting the COPCN will allow the district to continue operating as an advance life support, or […]
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Arborist consults with Edison-Ford, Bahamas gov’t SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB During the 2023-24 season, Boca Grande Garden Club members benefited from horticultural lectures by an impressive lineup of speakers. Gardening experts from Maine, New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington, DC shared their expertise and personal stories based on colder climes than we experience […]
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The Boca Grande Fire Department is raising money to replace its ladder truck and refresh the department fleet after damage caused by hurricane exposure. “We can’t even rely on it as a backup because it is mechanically unsound,” said Fire Chief C.W. Blosser of the truck. At 15 years old, “Hammerhead” Ladder 231 has reached […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Profiles.
Editor’s Note: This profile has been in the works for a number of years; we realized that in all the years of Dusty and the Beacon, we had not spotlighted him, and thought his 80th would be the perfect time. The profile includes a draft from our previous editor, Marcy Shortuse. There’s a story behind […]
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When Hurricane Ian destroyed their leased space, the Boys & Girls Club of Englewood was forced to move to a new location with no outdoor space and only two rooms. To help the club, guests gathered for the Boys & Girls Club of Englewood’s “Growing Together Campaign” event on March 9. The goal was clear: […]
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BY LEO ORSI JR The Princeton Fishing Team was started by three young Princeton High School pals who were best friends and who loved to fish. Over forty years or so, it has expanded to a group of folks consisting of guys and gals who are high school buddies, former business associates, former clients and […]
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James Christmas, the executive chef for Coral Creek Club, was recently named to the World Master Chef’s Society. There are less than 100 chefs in the U.S. with this distinction.
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Lee County received a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday, April 8 granting a 30-day extension to review their expected National Flood Insurance premium increase. Lee County property owners have been receiving a 25 percent discount on flood insurance. The discount could disappear in October, a result of rebuilding practices in Lee […]
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The Boca Grande Fire Department came the aid of First Baptist Church of Boca Grande with the installation of their new speaker system. Contributed photo