Author: Boca Beacon

Fire Board approves tax increase

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN – The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a hearing on Wednesday evening announcing a final decision on a proposed tax increase. Board members unanimously passed the proposed...

Tickets expected to go fast for the BGHS ‘Lunch with the Legends’

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored by the...

The library: It’s not just for books anymore!

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN – As part of the Lee County Library system, The Johann Fust Community Library offers 24/7 access to the digital library system. Library card holders can enjoy free movies, music,...

Obituary: Sharon Mehler

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Sharon Lee Mehler, 66, died peacefully in her home on September 1, 2015. For more than 20 years Sherri was a flight attendant for American Airlines. She was most passionate about gardening,...

Lee County to offer tax seminars and more this fall

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will offer community education seminars this fall, focusing on property taxes, driver licenses, vehicle registration and concealed weapons services....

There’s still time to enter the Gil Memorial Classic … get your grand slam on!

August 28, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The 10th annual Gil Memorial Classic, benefitting the Barrier Island Parks Society, is coming up in September and entries have been sent out. Raffle night will be on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Tampa and...

Librarian Pansy Cost one of several ‘Legends’ to be featured in BGHS series

August 28, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORIAL SOCIETY – Pansy Cost is one of a handful of Boca Grande’s colorful, old-time residents and visitors who will be featured at the Boca Grande Historical...

Obituary: R. Abel Garraghan

August 28, 2015
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

R. Abel Garraghan of Burgevin St., Kingston died unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2015 at his West Hyannisport, MA residence. He was 72. He was born in Kingston, a son of the late former city...

Obituary: Richard Newman

A full obituary for Richard Newman will be announced here next week, but services in his honor will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, followed by a Celebration...

Apostles Build 2015 a success, can you help in 2016?

To the Editor: Under the Lord’s watchful eye our Apostles Build 2015 project began in early January and was completed on schedule thanks to our partnership with nine local church congregations. The...