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The secrets to longevity continue
As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased to present a short series of web videos that capture some of the “secrets” to having...
High fire danger punctuated by several incidents around the area
This time of year in Southwest Florida often leads to fire hazard warnings, particularly when the breeze is blowing and there is nary a cloud in the sky.
Notifications have been issued for Southwest...
OBITUARY: Dick Stem
Dick Stem, a World War II veteran who built a successful Sarasota-area building supply company, died surrounded by family at his Boca Grande home on April 13, 2022. He was 94.
The patriarch of a...
BOCA BEACON TIMELINE: This week throughout four decades …
Boca Beacon backpages 4.22.2022
FIVE YEARS AGO
The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande announced they raised $80,000 at the Strawberry Festival, which would be split among 25 charitable organizations....
More secrets to longevity …
As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased to launch a short series of web videos that capture some of the “secrets” to having a...
Jo Anne Speer: 1928 – 2022
‘Kin to almost everyone on the island’
As the sun would start setting on any given day, you might find Jo Anne Speer down at 1st Street beach. Sometimes her nephew and caretaker, Nelson,...
COVID booster update from the BGHC
On March 28 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of a second COVID-19 booster shot for persons over the age of 50. Additionally, persons over the age of 18 with compromised immune...
The loss of a legendary chef, and friend
BY CHEF TIM SPAIN
Unfortunately, my friend Chef Josh Orlick, passed away last week. He will be sorely missed. Josh and I worked together on several occasions in Boca Grande. He was the first person...
Sunrise service on Easter morning is back
Boca Grande’s traditional Easter Sunrise Service is back. All four of the Island’s churches are coming together again to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, with each denomination taking a...