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Gasparilla generosity part IV: St. David’s Jubilee receives stellar support this holiday season

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this four-part series, the community has been called on to donate to local organizations to make the holiday season bright. This week, we’re featuring the tremendous...

FWC reports return of red tide

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has announced the presence of a red tide bloom just to the south of Boca Grande, and to the north. A patchy bloom of organism, also...

Should I stay or should I go? Weighing the risks of social gatherings

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Making decisions...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Even in 2020 there’s still so much to be thankful for

The year that never seemed to end is finally ending, and if you’re reading this, we are glad you’re still here with us. It was a year of loss for many – that can’t be belittled. Some lost loved...

Obituary: Patricia Alaine Cole

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Patricia Alaine Cole, a.k.a. “Pat,” 70, of Placida, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on December 13, 2020.

PROFILE: Leigh Chessher

December 24, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Boca Blooms has made room for an additional member to join their team. Although she found herself switching roles, she’s happy to get to know the town from inside a quaint...

COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. Now that the first...

National Register nomination granted 60-day extension

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A 60-day extension on the presentation of the nomination to the state’s historic review board has been granted, giving those who filed the nomination time to remove Gilchrist...

Gasparilla Generosity part III… to kids from 1 to 92…

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we return to our four-part series on locals making the holiday season a bit brighter, we are reminded how significant a single donation can be. The island upholds its annual...

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Gasparilla generosity part IV: St. David’s Jubilee receives stellar support this holiday season

FWC reports return of red tide

Should I stay or should I go? Weighing the risks of social gatherings

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Even in 2020 there’s still so much to be thankful for

Obituary: Patricia Alaine Cole

PROFILE: Leigh Chessher

COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know

National Register nomination granted 60-day extension

Gasparilla Generosity part III… to kids from 1 to 92…