Skip to main content

Archives

, , ,

Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 21

The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from th…
, ,

Charlotte passes resolution asking for mediation with Lee County

The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee…
,

Electrical issue forces emergency GIBA bridge fix 

Coast Guard approval required; work completed Wednesday While performing preparations for the armoring near the GIBA mai…
, ,

Kick off the season at Boca Grande Art Center

Above, art by Rae Medgyesy  Photo submitted Kick off the holiday…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Melissa Pell Loughlin

An alliance of art and community For more than 30 years, artist a…
,

COLUMNS: CAPT. VAN HUBBARD

It is good to be able to share memories of service to our country with others that understand I was blessed to be able t…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Chamber of Commerce webpage saga continued

FIVE YEARS AGO The Historic Preservation Board vetoed supporting a nomination for a portion of the Boca Grande residenti…

A week ahead to warm you up, plus Ernie

The early November chill came this week. Those arriving here seemed happy about it, as it was colder every place else in Am…
,

K-9 Birdie visits The Island School

Lee County Deputy Barrs and his K-9 partner Birdie paid The Island School a visit on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Birdie is a Labrador…
,

EcoWatch: Shop for cruelty-free products this holiday

“Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is – whether its victim is human or animal – we cannot expect t…