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OBITUARY: Bob Lindner

March 11, 2022
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Bob Lindner was born August 5, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio, to Carl and Clara Lindner. He was the second of four children: Carl Jr, Richard and Dorothy (Kreuzman). The family moved to Indianapolis...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In search of the umbrella slasher

To the Editor: This past week we have had some very unfortunate happenings on our beautiful beach here in Boca Grande. It all started on Monday, Feb. 28 when we glanced out to the...

Pirate Family Fun Night Rebooted, set for March 11

March 4, 2022
Staff Report
Community, News

Lee County Parks & Recreation will host the first annual Family Fun Night, 5 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First Street West, Boca Grande. Bring the family...

Learn about peeling rocks like fruit and more at ZimSculpt

Zimbabwe is the only African country with vast amounts of carvable stone. In fact, the stone found there is of such great importance to the people of Zimbabwe, that the word “Shona” is derived...

OBITUARY: Michael Wood

Michael Davis Wood, age 79, passed away on February 19, 2022 in Wayzata, Minn. surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy, and by his children: Elizabeth Jarvis...

If you’ve ever thought about joining the GIBA board, read this

February 24, 2022
Staff Report
News

Re: Interested volunteers needed to Join Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has an Advisory Board position opening. Advisory Board...

Looking for someone with a ‘particular set of skills?’ Look no further

February 24, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Lawrence Wilson is a very complex man with a very simple name. He has a background that would boggle the mind of any average Joe who dreams of becoming a spy or mercenary, and spends a lot of his...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGCC announces the return of the ‘Photography as Art’ show

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club is excited to bring back The “Photography As Art” Show at the Boca Grande Art Center featuring a record-breaking 22 exhibitors! The...

New contact for sick, injured wildlife

February 22, 2022
Staff Report
Featured News, News

If you find a sick or injured animal or bird on the island we have a new contact to call. Gina Marie Thomsen works with Friends of Pelicans and has agreed to take over procurement and...

Heart healthy living, island style

BY BRET KUEBER, MDBOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Back in 2009 a study was completed on the people who lived on Ikaria Island off the coast of Greece. It was known that people lived longer there than...