Author: Staff Report

Englewood Chamber parade marshals announced

August 29, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announces the Pioneer Parade Grand Marshals for 2024. Pictured are Doug Izzo, Chamber of Commerce, Gloria Rogonki and Gwen Grace representing The Rotonda West Woman’s...

Lee County holds budget meetings in September

August 29, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hold two public budget hearings in September on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 county budget. The two public hearings will be livestreamed and available...

Health Clinic parking Hearing Examiner case moved to Nov. 22

This Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Boca Grande Health Clinic appeared in front of a Lee County Hearing Examiner to discuss parking requirements for their new building project. There was no ruling; the county...

Historic Preservation Board reviews solar panels

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on September 11, 2024, to consider four items, including solar panels in the historic district. Cases include SCA2024-00005, a fence...

Real Estate: House at 4511 Shore Lane sells for $21 million

A beachfront estate on Shore Lane sold this month for $21 million, marking one of the highest property sales in the area. Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders & Company represented both the buyer...

Sidewalk extension discussed between Kappy’s, Gulf Shores

August 29, 2024
Staff Report
News

Charlotte County officials are working to help with pedestrian safety at the north end of the island on Gasparilla Road. The discussion began with the possibility of creating a cross-walk across...

Golf carts fore-bidden on roadways

August 29, 2024
Staff Report
News

New signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed this week, at locations including the beginning of the Lee County line. Tim Engstrom,...

Fust Library closed temporarily from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1

August 29, 2024
Staff Report
News

Johann Fust Community Library will be closed temporarily beginning Monday, Sept. 23, while the Fust Foundation conducts preventative maintenance. The work is expected to take one week, and the library...

Reserve a spot in the upcoming 2025 Boca Beacon Visitor’s Guide

August 23, 2024
Staff Report
Travel, Uncategorized

The Boca Beacon’s award-winning Visitor’s Guide is now in the planning stages. This is the time to reserve your spot for the 2025 edition. The Boca Beacon’s Visitor’s Guide is the only promotional...

Chairman Drew Tucker celebrates Ginger Watkins’ time on Bridge Authority board

August 22, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Authority. Board Chairman Drew Tucker presented outgoing Member Ginger Watkins...