Author: Boca Beacon

Online access for GIBA toll pass holders is available now

January 28, 2022
Boca Beacon
News

As the island welcomes seasonal visitors back to Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority wants to encourage all toll pass account holders to register for online toll account monitoring.Simply...

OBITUARY: Richard Myers D.D.S.

January 28, 2022
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Richard B. “Dick” Myers D.D.S. passed away early Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Boca Grande. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Janet Raymond Myers and his two daughters,...

OBITUARY: David Benner

January 20, 2022
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

David R. Benner, 66, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born April 21, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Thomas E. and Shirley (Metzger) Benner. His childhood was spent in various...

Celebration of Life for Dick Myers

January 18, 2022
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

A memorial service will be held for Richard B Myers on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande. Jan and the family welcome friends and loved ones...

The top five in the county: An interview with Lee County commissioners

January 14, 2022
Boca Beacon
News

The following information regards our Lee County commissioners, as taken from interviews with island resident Mary O’Bannon. We will be continuing on with interviews from several elected officials...

GIBA board discusses COVID policy, search for new investment advisor

January 14, 2022
Boca Beacon
News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board meeting was held on Thursday January 13, 2022, in the offices of the Authority. The Chairman reported on the temporary Covid policies for all GIBA staff,...

OBITUARY: Raymond Smedley

January 6, 2022
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Raymond Smedley, 81, of Boca Grade passed into eternal life by the grace of God on December 28, 2021. Ray was a kind-hearted man and philanthropist throughout his life. He gave his time, talents...

OBITUARY: Charles “Charlie” Eugene Mayes Sr.

January 6, 2022
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Charles (Charlie) Eugene Mayes, Sr. M.D. passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82 years old. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carol Stacy Mayes and his three...

You’re never too old try something new!

December 30, 2021
Boca Beacon
News, Sports & Outdoors

91-year-old retired United Airlines pilot and Navy Veteran John O’Connell paddleboarded for the first time in his life this past week in Boca Grande waters.He was accompanied by his granddaughter Laura...

OBITUARY: Ariel Spurgeon

December 30, 2021
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Ariel Quinn Spurgeon passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 30. Daughter, sister, mother, friend and forever mermaid, she is now catching the biggest wave. Born to Mark and RuthAnn Spurgeon...