Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages.
On Wednesday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m., the Suncoast Humane Society will hold its final fundraising event of the season, just in time to take advantage of the Giving Challenge.The cost is $150 per person, with cocktails and dinner provided by Chef Micheal Durett. Make reservations by March 30 to Margaret Ann Behrend, development@humanel.org, (908) 752-5164.
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
There are two kinds of hip replacement surgery – total and partial. With total hip replacement, the entire damaged bone or cartilage is replaced with a prosthetic component. This is one of the most common types of joint replacement performed in the United States: more than 450,000 a year.
This procedure is more complicated and has a more challenging recovery period than partial hip replacement, which is recommended for patients whose hip joint ball is worn and needs to be replaced with a prosthesis. Partial hip replacement is more straightforward and has the shortest recovery period. It accounts for a quarter of all hip procedures, with nearly 100,000 operations performed per year in the United States.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
As the death rate of manatees continues to rise (1,101 last year and 382 since the first of this year), a rush is on to save the manatee, and one way to do so would be to get them reinstated on the Endangered Species List.
Many lawmakers and environmental groups are spurring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the government agency that would make such a decision, to place the manatee back on the list. So far there has been no decision made by this agency. Letters to the FWS asking them relist this remarkable Florida marine mammal as endangered would help.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
The fences at Hill Tide Estate seem to be procreating.
While the only “new” news we have regarding the original fence is from Lee County, a new fence has appeared in the last week – this one attached to the pier the gated subdivision built … and it looks as though they have every intention of taking it from far.
Between Lee County, the DEP and the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the only agency to respond was SWFWMD. They are looking into it.
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Entertainment.
I sit here with my phone on a synonym app because I know I just can’t find in my head enough superlatives to express how FANTASTIC this Royal Palm Players production of “The Fantasticks” is that awaits you ticket holders! I speak from the heart, truly, because the talent on this particular stage this time will have you talking and singing for days. Maybe months. After COVID and its ups and downs, finally we get to enjoy some theatre time in the auditorium since “Nunsense” was canceled after three nights, two years ago.
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Spring is in the air. Warm weather and beautiful days mean island activities are picking up and there are increased numbers of users on the GICIA Bike Path. In a continuing effort to ensure a safe and fun experience for all users, the GICIA has partnered with The Island School to heighten safety awareness in a fun and effective way.
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It’s time to laugh, play and let the good times roll at the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair! This year the theme of the fair is Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler or “Let the Good Times Roll.” This is the Woman’s Club gift to the community, a time when island children, visiting grandchildren and anyone who enjoys some local fun and entertainment can participate.
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The 2022 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival may be over, but the goal of raising money for charity continues with a furniture sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at the home of Jan Myers, 421 Gulf Blvd. Jan’s garage, which serves as a storage area for Strawberry Festival bargain and boutique […]
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Always a highpoint of the Boca arts calendar, “Art in Bloom” is back after a two year hiatus. Introduced in 2013, this is the seventh edition of the always popular event. The dates are Thursday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19. All events, including the Opening Night Reception, will be at the Boca Grande Art Center and Crowninshield House. Thursday, the exhibit opens from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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BY KAREN GRACE AND THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER On Tuesday, March 22, David Futch will return to Boca Grande to speak at the last Historical Society lecture of the season and launch his recently published book, “Historic Tales of Gasparilla Island.” In a recent email, David wrote that “Gasparilla Island’s only town of Boca […]