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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Water samples show red tide in our waters

To the Editor: The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued health alerts for the presence of a red tide bloom. An alert level of red tide was found near Buck Key (Blind Pass),...

X-rays done onsite help identify the best treatment plan right away

Broken bones, sprains and fractures are the most common injuries requiring an X-ray. And now that X-ray imaging services are available onsite at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, patients no longer have...

ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE, EMS ACTIVITY: Golf cart completely destroyed in battery fire – so what kind of battery was it?

January 26, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

On Saturday, Jan. 21 at approximately 7:46 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Gulf Boulevard for a golf cart on fire, fully engulfed. It took some time, but firefighters...

OBITUARY: Charlie Campbell

January 20, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Charles Edward Campbell, Charlie to family and Chuck to friends, died on January 15, 2023 at The Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of 19 years;...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John Sherman, on Boca Grande and the Kansas City Royals

John Sherman loves baseball. He played ball as a kid and dreamed of being in the big leagues one day. His dream came true, in a manner of speaking. He is not a player, but he is principal owner of...

GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s been … a year

January 20, 2023
Boca Beacon Reader
Editorial, News

BY SHERIFF BILL PRUMMELL, CHARLOTTE COUNTY It’s been a year. A year of highs and lows, leaving us with a broader appreciation for this journey we are on and those with whom we choose to surround...

Do you have fisherkids? It’s tourney time!

January 12, 2023
Staff Report
News

Another season is upon us and with it comes a new kids’ fishing tournament, courtesy of Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon. This one will be held on Saturday, Jan 21 at the pier...

TIS announces list of chefs for chowder dinner … at least, so far

January 12, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Education

We’re getting closer to the date of The Island School’s Chowder Dinner, one of Boca Grande’s most sumptuous events. Take-out or dine-in eating options are available. The event will be held on Friday,...

Time is winding down to turn in educational scholarship applications to Woman’s Club

January 12, 2023
Staff Report
Education, News

The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. General criteria for application include: – Candidate has applied to a post-secondary...

Will the shrimp boat ever be in again?

A look at what happened to the Capt. C.J. It seems like almost every day brings us another reason to get really grumpy with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Just when it seems like your back hairs...