Author: Staff Report

Kayakers, take heed: Do not attempt to cross the Pass

On Thursday, April 28 at 3:16 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the waters around Belcher Road, as a caller reported seeing three kayakers in distress approximately 1/2 mile off shore. When...

Dogs and nesting shorebirds, sea turtles don’t mix

May 5, 2022
Staff Report
News

Many kinds of wildlife depend on Florida’s beaches for their survival, including endangered and threatened species. Over 30 species of shorebirds and seabirds use beach habitats for nesting, resting...

OBITUARY: Bart Richards

May 5, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Bartlett Richards III (“Bart”), 83, of Boca Grande, Florida, and Northfield, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 23, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 1,...

Kids’ fishing tourney slated for May 14

Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon will sponsor another youth fishing tournament on Saturday, May 14 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, located on the north end of the island behind...

Another ‘Damfi’ party is in the books

No one in Boca Grande will ever say that Terry Seitz doesn’t know how to throw a party. The “Damfi” parties have been going down in history as some of the biggest and best shindigs to be had on the...

OBITUARY: Ike Roberts

April 29, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Isaac “Ike” Blackburn Roberts, age 93, Nokomis, Fla., died on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born August 19, 1928 in Clayton, Ga., while his parents, Julian Bryant Roberts and Effie Elvira Blackburn...

Time to talk tarpon!

The mighty Silver Kings have been invited and are already frolicking in the Pass! The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum is excited to be hosting the Howl at The Moon tournaments this season....

BIPS inspires stewardship: April Giving Challenge can help them in their mission

April 22, 2022
Staff Report
News

For over 30 years, Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) has been on a mission to inspire the exploration and preservation of our natural and historical treasures in the local communities of Sarasota,...

High fire danger punctuated by several incidents around the area

April 22, 2022
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

This time of year in Southwest Florida often leads to fire hazard warnings, particularly when the breeze is blowing and there is nary a cloud in the sky. Notifications have been issued for Southwest...

All manner of calls come in for BGFD and EMS these past few days

April 21, 2022
Staff Report
Police & Fire

It’s been a busy time lately for the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS, as they’ve responded to a plethora of calls that involve everything from falls to elevator rescues, downed power...