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The public is invited to attend upcoming matches for the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic sponsored by the Boca Beacon. This week, there have been some delays because of the rain, so call the clubs to confirm times. Finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at The Gasparilla […]
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Technology entrepreneur David Roux, at left, spoke to the Boca Grand Men’s Club on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Roux is the co-founder and former chairman of Silver Lake, a private equity tech investment firms. He held leadership roles at Oracle, Central Point and Lotus Development. His new venture is BayPine, focused helping “old economy” companies take […]
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Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane raised a commissioner’s item during the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, regarding an upcoming Boca Grande Health Clinic zoning case. The case was heard and continued yet again on Thursday, Jan. 23. The hearing, in Fort Myers, was regarding a variance for parking spaces. The […]
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SUP Englewood will continue its “Coffee & Conservation” event series. The objective is to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts in conservation. Organized by SUP Englewood and supported by The Dearborn Coffeehouse & Bakery, the Coffee & Conservation series aims to educate and inspire locals to take […]
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On Sunday, near 14th Street, an unknown pit bull attacked an island golden retriever. The dog was rebuffed by an 18-year-old girl and her father, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s Department Report. The retriever survived, and the daughter and father were injured and bloodied, but did not require medical transport. Deputy Angelo Lanni filed […]
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Back in college in Tampa after expedition Kylie Robbins grew up in and around Boca Grande, but last fall she was far from home during her Semester at Sea that she spent traveling around the world. “Waking up every week in a new country is the most surreal thing,” she said. Kylie went to The […]
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Old Florida Fly Shop items of $900 value An attempted fraud was foiled by the counsel of a grandchild. At 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, Deputy Nick Garber with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fraud that took place earlier that day. Deputy Garber made contact with the 85-year-old victim, who […]
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BY MARK DRISCOLL, CEO BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible strides we made together in 2024. This past year tested our resilience, but it also highlighted the strength, innovation and dedication that define our clinic and community. Facing two back-to-back hurricanes […]
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Keep your puffy jackets on as Enzo keeps a chill over Florida this weekend. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny, however, with highs of 65 and 73 degrees. Here Aliyah and Jeremiah Andrews enjoying ice cream on Wednesday sporting their new Pink Pony merch. Photo by Matt
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Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews on heavy equipment continue to work to restore the walking path and fill the steep washout areas along the paved section of the bike path. Work on the walking path is expected to be completed by Jan. 31. Next steps: the GICIA is […]