Obituary: Virginia Knight
Virginia Knight, 92, of Punta Gorda passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1927, to Bob and Bessie Ernest in Punta Gorda.
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PROFILE: Lily Taylor
Hooked on island life…
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At the age of 22, Lily Taylor has already landed a position as the executive director of the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. This full-time Florida...
Body found on beach at Stump Pass, graffiti investigated on island
STAFF REPORT – The death of a man whose body was found at the water’s edge in Stump Pass Park in Englewood on Friday, July 31 has been ruled as a suicide.
The call came in around 12:19...
Boca Grande named as one of islands in Zac Brown Band’s new song, ‘You and Islands’
BY MARCY SHORTUSE –
“Let’s get back to you and islands Compass Cay and the warm salt air,
Staring at that blue horizon
Close my eyes and I’m right back there.
I swear the sunset at Boca...
You bet your life I took the pledge … a note from a long-time, well-loved island resident
BY SUSAN BOWERS – More than anything, I want my friends and neighbors in Boca Grande to stay well. It is our cherished home. I have never met fi ner people or had better, more loyal...
The Boca Grande Club early years: The 1970s and 80s
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – A November 1978 article in the St Petersburg Times announced the creation of a new development on Gasparilla Island, to be called the Boca...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs
To the Editor:
The Lee Board of County Commissioners today authorized the next round of LeeCARES programs to assist individuals, families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board...
Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition
STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Awards on Friday, July 31, with the virtual presentation announcing 13...
GICIA Update: Mercabo Cove Project showing signs of change
BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Mercabo Cove Project is showing signs of progress. Construction firm TSI Disaster Recovery along with Project Engineer and...
PROFILE: Ashli Price
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A day in retail is rewarding when a customer finds the perfect pair of jeans.
Fabrics of all shades and textures can be combined to create a unique style that reflects...