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Looking for someone with a ‘particular set of skills?’ Look no further

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Wilson is offering his services and expertise to individuals and, in some cases, organizations (he currently does contract work for sheriff’s offices, police departments, etc.). People who want to learn more about every day weapons usage and carry, self- defense, maintaining awareness and other related topics come to him for advice. Even as the world we live in gets more dangerous, many people still won’t acknowledge that services like the ones that Wilson offers are useful and needed.
“People don’t want to talk about those things; it’s horrifying to most people,” he said. “It’s a sensitive subject. Whether you think it can happen here or not, Boca Grande is not the only place you will travel. It’s not about if it will happen, it’s when.”

Film Festival begins with pre-festival party on Tuesday

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The festival will officially begin on Wednesday, Feb. 23 with the following line-up: 10 a.m., Luzzu; 1 p.m., On Broadway; 3:30 p.m., Quo Vadis, Aida; 7 p.m., The Rescue (In-person only).
On Thursday, Feb. 24 films include:
10 a.m., Last Film Show (In-person only); 1 p.m., Hit The Road; 3:30 p.m., Playing With Sharks; 7 p.m., SECRET SCREENING (In-person only).
On Friday, Feb. 25 viewings include: 10 a.m., My Donkey, My Lover & I; 1 p.m., Imperfect.

The Boca Grande Garden Club to dig in the dirt with Barbara Robinson

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Barbara Paul Robinson’s life includes a lot of “firsts.” She was the first woman to make partner at the legendary Debevoise & Plimpton law firm, she was the first woman president of the NYC Bar Association. Indeed, she was unsurprisingly an early second-wave feminist, launching Debevoise’s flextime program for child-rearing attorneys in 1967, another NYC first.

An evening to remember with President George W. Bush

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

The guest speaker on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Boca Grande Community Center was the focus of a very appreciative and attentive audience – an audience that filled every chair and two additional rows in the auditorium … and the Houghton Room … and the Boca Grande Woman’s Club. The presenter spoke of his newest book and his artwork with a relaxed, casual demeanor and at many points had the crowd howling at his antics with his sister, who joined him. Their family looked on from the first two rows and seemed to enjoy the presentation as much as the audience did.
Former President George W. Bush and his sister Doro were the pair who took the stage Wednesday night, with the focus of discussion centered on his book titled, “Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants.” With a cover adorned by several of President Bush’s portraits of the people interviewed on the inside, it is a beautiful book … inside and out.

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

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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.

Teen with island roots set to compete in Ironman 70.3 this weekend

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.

It’s difficult to put a pin in Tim Fetzer’s accent. Born and raised in Germany, Tim has a clear German accent, but his father is from Chicago which is evident when Tim says words like, “Chicago” voicing the characteristic mid-western vowel spread.  None of this will matter one iota when Tim, now 18 years old, […]