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BY JACK SHORT It’s probably tough to find a full-time Florida resident who, during any given season, doesn’t think it’s the worst one yet. And of course, by “worst” they usually mean “busiest,” although business owners may hope for and revel in as many visitors as possible to make up for slower business during off-season […]
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Time is running out to get raffle tickets for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Dining Experience. With each $20 ticket purchased you increase your chance to win dinner for two at 11 island restaurants. Yes, that’s right, one person wins the whole enchilada. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber Office on Railroad […]
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BY JACK SHORT Pastor Brian Brightly is a remarkably energetic speaker and a progressive thinker. I confess I’ve never attended a sermon given by the pastor – but I spent a week in Cuba with the man and had a few long conversations besides. I also learned it may be necessary to interject more forcefully […]
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The Smart Studio will present a special silent auction of Dominican children’s art at their Boca Grande gallery on Park Avenue, March 25 through April 8. Children from the La Vega Christian School in the Dominican Republic wanted to help the Haitian children go to school and they have sent their artwork to be sold […]
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BY JACK SHORT As the water crosses that magical temperature threshold somewhere in the mid-70s, the fish and the things that eat them are becoming more active. And, of course, so are the fishermen, but unfortunately, with that increased activity comes an increase in accidental or negligent behavior. Some standup paddleboarders who asked to remain […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Next week marks the end of open enrollment at The Island School for the next school year and, at this time, 57 applications have been received. According to Head of School Jean Thompson, those are great numbers for the island’s little school, as the maximum number of students is 60. “March 27 […]
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BY JACK SHORT The three plans outlined in a recent Beacon story failed to gain traction between the two main sides in an ongoing debate over parking on the Gilchrist Avenue Median. “Our hope was that they could get close enough to agree on one option,” said a representative of Lee County, “but they each […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND LEW HASTINGS It’s springtime in Boca Grande and that means tarpon season is rapidly approaching. Two traditional events have been planned by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as a third event held by Gasparilla Outfitters and Boca Grande Charities, Inc that is rapidly becoming a tradition. The […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Water. Every living thing needs it to survive. Almost 97 percent of the Earth’s water can be found in our oceans. Of the remaining three percent, nearly 70 percent is locked up in glaciers and icecaps. This means the water sources that most of us know, rivers and lakes, account for less than […]
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Does the idea of a guided tour through a quiet, beautiful restored parcel of GICIA Land Conservancy Property sound nice? How about the chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive and rarely seen mangrove cuckoo? On Friday, March 27, and Saturday, April 25, GICIA is offering guided tours through one of its conservancy parcels […]