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On Wednesday evening, April 22, the main room of the Crowninshield Community House was packed with friends and family of Mark Shevitski, an island friend who played a vital role in Boca Grande’s history. While many spoke of how Mark’s departure is such a loss, one man never got a chance to speak. The following […]
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The following is a profile done on Mark Shevitski by the Boca Beacon in August of 1992. It was written by Karen Parker Cromley and has not been adapted in any way.Mark passed away last week, leaving our island cloaked in sadness. You can find his obituary in the April 17 edition of the Boca […]
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BY PHIL SNYDER, SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY Feline siblings Binx and Little Girl had been available for adoption at Suncoast Humane Society since November 2014. Earlier this month the adoption team at the Society’s Animal Care Center received a call from the United Kingdom. Brian Port reminded staff that he and his wife Jenny had visited […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters at their April 16 meeting in Tallahassee.
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND KELLI BECTON Many tears have been shed this week over the passing of a true Boca Grande friend, Mark Shevitski. His death was reported early Monday morning and while not much is known as to how it happened, hearts are breaking all over the island. He was born in Fort Myers […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Commissioners have once again put the fate of Gilchrist Avenue in the hands of the people of the island, after scheduling and then “unscheduling” a discussion of the matter at the April 21 board meeting. On Friday, April 10 District 3 Commissioner Larry Kiker met with individuals from all sides […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The GICIA held its 44th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 2. Reports were give by President Stevenson and Treasurer Allen as well as the Chairs of the Bike Path, Land Conservancy and Communications Committee. Bob Elliott, Chair of Communications, introduced the GICIA’s 3.5 minute video “Keeping it Grande,” which was […]
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The nominations are in, and now it’s time for you to vote! The second annual One Big Grande Boca Book Club will be held in January 2016. It will feature a non-fiction book chosen by the community from the nominations submitted by island readers. January’s event will feature a talk and reading by the author […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE It has been confirmed that Lee County Commissioners will review, listen to public input and make a determination regarding parking on Gilchrist Avenue at their meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courthouse. Meanwhile, various groups around the island are solidifying their stances to present to the […]