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To the Editor: Last week’s Beacon featured two articles regarding COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus). One, by Dr. Lauren Hana, was a thorough review of our current understanding about this new virus that has spread widely around the world and is now spreading in the United States. Dr. Hana effectively summarizes current information to help residents […]
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To the Editor: Boca Grande Preschool (formerly the Boca Grande Child Care Center) is so blessed to be part of this community, which on Monday answered the call to fund real and immediate needs at BGP. With a new name, the Beach Ball, and a fabulous new venue, The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, the Beach […]
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BY KELLI BECTON – Approximately 250 acres of Rotonda Lakes and Rotonda Sands were destroyed by a wildfire on Monday, Feb. 24. Although it was a close call and there was some exposure damage, firefighters were successful in keeping it from damaging any homes. The fire was reported on Monday at 11:24 a.m. as a one- […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – Excitement is building around the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association’s (GICIA) Mercabo Cove restoration project, which is on schedule to break ground on Sunday, March 1. Goals for this unique project include long-term benefits such as improved water quality, enhanced fish and bird habitat, reduced seawall maintenance costs and […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Historical Society will present “From Silver Spoon to Garden Spade,” featuring presenter Pauline Lord, on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. The presentation is free, but donations are appreciated. Lord will share memories of her Boca Grande forebears, the pros and cons […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Boca Grande Historical Society has been bringing history to life for 25 years now, and the last History Byte of the season celebrated its anniversary with cake and memories. Two of the original founders, Pat and Chuck Agles, spoke at the Johann Fust Library on February 26th to recollect how […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE – George Benisek can’t say how many handmade bowls he’s donated to the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) annual Strawbery Festival. He just knows that when Boca Grande/Michigan resident Jane Caple asks, he can’t say no. Perhaps this kinship between the 88-year-old and Jane has grown out of their love of the northern […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Preschool will hold a “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school on Monday, March 2 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, in the hope that the community will realize the island’s littlest learners are quite a worthy cause. “A year ago, we announced a new name and identity,” said Angela […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Lemon Bay girls’ soccer team has officially made history, reveling in their first Regional Championship ever. The Lady Mantas victory through their first District match win of 15 years and their success in Regionals put them on the path to the State Final Four playoffs in Jacksonville. The Mantas made […]
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STAFF REPORT – If you think about any of the following questions, you should attend the 2020 Economic Summit on March 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center: How strong is the U.S. economy? Will artificial intelligence have a major impact on economic growth? What can be done about the runaway costs of […]