Boca Grande News

High tides recently cut off the Boca Grande section of Cartagena, in Colombia. Scientists say Latin American cities are at higher risk because sea levels will rise most near the equator.

Merry Beth Ryan, a member of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, can be reached at www.merrybethryanphotography.com, by e-mail at mbr1965@comcast.net or by phone 544-5023. This is the time of the year when we all set aside some time with family and friends to remember what we are thankful for.

The rescue boat, donated to the BGFD by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in August 2006, helped establish a maritime rescue presence for the Boca Grande Fire Department.

Former job: Retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1993. "I used to fly jets." How did you discover Boca Grande: "I saw an ad in the paper.

The Boca Grande Health Clinic has received 100 doses of H1N1 vaccination, and hopes to have more in the near future.

Why: To consider three bridge replacement projects. Who: Open to the public Article Poll What do you think of paying a higher bridge toll? Read/Post a comment Facing the most massive bridge replacement project in island history, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will also have to deal with a potentially critical turnover in Board personnel, ...

The playwrighting husband-and-wife team of Michael Parker and Susan Parker of Venice have collaborated to hilarious effect on the 1-year-old farce "Sex Please, We're 60," which will open the Royal Palm Players season with a four-day run beginning Nov.

The estimated $40 million in estimated bridge replacement costs will likely push tolls to cross those bridges higher before work is begun in 2013.

Qualified individuals can now receive a swine flu shot form the Boca Grande Health Clinic while supplies last.

McHatton advised club members to forget about fertilizer and ensure orchids receive enough water and sunlight, and sufficient air circulation.

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Representatives for Santa Claus have contacted the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce to confirm that the bearded one will appear at the annual Boca Grande a oeChristmas Walk on Saturday, Nov.

Tickets for one of the biggest island events of the season, Taste of Boca Grande, are on sale now at the Boca Bay Pass Club, the Boca Grande Club, the Boca Beacon office and through Thor Johnson and Brian Corcoran.

The annual Boca Grande Annual "Lighted or Not Christmas Boat Parade" has been moved up a day.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The son of legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler is suing his stepmother in Ohio over concerns about a trust her late husband created.

The information presented at the prestigious conference was hailed as a potential breakthrough for Alzheimer's sufferers.

When you pick up the a oeWorkshops and Eventsa schedule from the Boca Grande Art Alliance, it feels more like a small book than a flyer.

The Boca Grande Health Clinic will present a lecture on swine flu on Tuesday, Nov.

On Friday, Oct. 30 the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween Walk will be held downtown from 4 to 6 p.m. In a tradition that was established years ago, businesses will be open and doling out treats for all island children.

Everybody deserves an occasional indulgence. My excuse is that it's my birthday Tuesday.