Tag: Boca Beacon

Lee County Commissioners to meet December 1 to make their decision on downtown nomination

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m., Lee County Commissioners will hear the findings of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board regarding the residential district...

GICIA celebrates 50 year anniversary with restoration of the Walking Path

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that work to restore the GICIA Walking Path began on Monday. The 3.5-mile, sand path,...

Cocktails and conversation: Grande Glee singing yuletide carols this December

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 18 Grande Glee’s singing soirée commenced with cocktails in hand and topics on the tips of their tongues regarding a unique holiday event in the...

Jingling, jangling, prance fun with RPP in December

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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STAFF REPORT- Join the Royal Palm Players for an outdoor evening of song, verse, and hilarity featuring some of our island’s well known performers, plus a special guest appearance from “you know...

Keep Woman’s Club scholarship in mind, the deadline is coming soon

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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STAFF REPORT- The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria:...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Jupiter, Saturn and meteors, oh my! Get the scoop from Bishop Planetarium experts

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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To the Editor: Did you know that telescope manufacturers are reporting an exponential increase in sales? It seems the pandemic is leading people to take up backyard astronomy with a vengeance! The...

PROFILE: Sharon Ponte

November 27, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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There were no rattlesnakes in Boston… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At every Grande Glee session over Zoom, Sharon Ponte and her 10-pound Maltipoo are there to chime in on a few notes. With each puppy...

PROFILE: Annette Adams

She has a knack for being a healer… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga has recruited a new massage therapist to join in on body and mind healing. Annette Adams shared what it’s...

GICIA v. Lee County dispute settled regarding ‘Damfi’ project

November 20, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), in a cooperative effort with Lee County and two island property owners, has agreed to settle a legal...

New COVID testing measures announced

November 20, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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STAFF REPORT- New information regarding the collection of Gasparilla Island COVID-19 data has been issued by the Boca Grande Health Clinic, and the Boca Grande 411 Island Community Coalition, to...