Author: Boca Beacon

Spook takes Ladies Day, Jill Marie and Casuarina place

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Fighting a jumper aboard Triple Trouble in the Ladies Day 25th anniversary tarpon tournament. Triple Trouble was captained by Ned Van Dervee, with team leader Ashley Coleman. In all, 38 boats participated...

Editorial: Shark fishing, Gilchrist fibbing, fat-bottomed trucks

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
Editorial

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – As the tourist season cools down and tarpon season heats up, an outsider would think that things would be pretty quiet around here. It sounds logical, but wait. Look, there...

Chatham, Melvin take prizes at Redbone

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Boca Grande’s own Capt. Dave Chatham fished the Raymond James Boca Grande Classic this week, held at the Gasparilla Inn on May 12 and 13, and was declared Grand Champion for his slam with the most points....

Be hangtag ready for hurricane season 2015

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

The Boca Grande Fire Department issued new hurricane hangtags in 2012 to officials, residents, property owners, and business owners for their essential personnel. In order to make re-entry easier after...

RPP to offer five scholarships to Englewood theater camp

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Once again, RPP is pleased to announce that several scholarships are available for children, ages 8 to 12, who love performing on stage. Last year, Wesley Locke, a well-loved island star, won a scholarship...

Harbor Drive bridge repairs to begin next week

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

BY JACK SHORT – A routine inspection revealed that the small bridge on Harbor Drive suffered from a bowing seawall that will be repaired next week. Representatives of Lee County said the repairs...

GICIA receives grant for more extensive policing of Bike Path

May 15, 2015
Boca Beacon
Featured News

In its ongoing efforts to maintain a safe bike path for all users, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) has coordinated with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department...