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Captains for Clean Water fighting nutrient runoff from Lake O

To the Editor: Our Thanksgiving arrival brought a change I had feared since my first visit to the Everglades some 30+ years ago: The high-nutrient waters being released at Lake Okeechobee from the...

Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday

November 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Hitch up the sleigh and head to grandma’s house on the island, because it’s time once again for the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. The festivities will...

Toddler with island roots battling leukemia, family seeks help

November 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Amber Todd Guy’s world changed a few weeks ago. Her 3-year-old daughter, Zoe, had a cold that just wouldn’t go away. When a bothersome cough along with a low-grade fever continued to...

GIWA announces temporary modification of water treatment

November 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its potable (drinking) water supply. GIWA will disinfect the water with...

Sheriff’s Office seeks help in identifying men involved in off-island thefts

November 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding two crimes that occurred just off-island recently, involving the theft of boat motors and an enclosed...

Local authors to perform reading at Fust Library on Tuesday

November 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT The JF Library Foundation presents Boca Grande authors Alice Gorman, Lucinda Sullivan and Daly Walker with noted author Sena Jeter Naslund on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. at the...

November 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Dribble and gobble your way to winning great prizes and participating in a righteous wingding on Saturday, Nov. 19 as the Turkey Hoop Shoot will be held. The action begins at 10...

Tag: Boca Beacon

Captains for Clean Water fighting nutrient runoff from Lake O

Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday

Toddler with island roots battling leukemia, family seeks help

GIWA announces temporary modification of water treatment

Sheriff’s Office seeks help in identifying men involved in off-island thefts

Local authors to perform reading at Fust Library on Tuesday

Obituary: Joseph Verner Reed Jr.

Profile: William Woodroffe

Mote thanks supporters for making history at annual Oceanic Evening, announces final amount raised for campaign

Turkey Hoop Shoot action this Saturday