Author: Staff Report

Boca Grande Fire Department TRIM meeting Wednesday

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department will hold a public hearing to decide on a proposed tax increase and budget at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the fire department. The proposed operating budget...

New golf cart signs on Gasparilla streets

Two weeks ago, new signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed at some locations, including the beginning of the Lee County line....

Briefly: Fish & Wildlife reports

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

Charlotte County: Officers Josh Brannen and Alex Russell responded to a report of individuals fishing off Punta Gorda. Officer Russell, undercover, observed the group catch two snook, attempting to...

Charlotte scam warning

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Charlotte County Community Development Department is warning residents about a recent surge in spam emails impersonating county staff members. These fraudulent emails appear to come from addresses...

Florida Bar releases new voter resources for Election Day

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News

With the 2024 general election rapidly approaching, The Florida Bar has updated its resources to assist voters with the state’s judicial election processes, including The Vote’s in Your Court website,...

Roof tiling continues, leak fixes at Community Center

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Work continues on the tile roof of the Boca Grande Community Center, which was damaged by Hurricane Ian. This repair work is separate from the renovations and additions to the Community Center proposed...

Cardboard boat racing with Englewood Sailing

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
Sports & Outdoors

Englewood Sailing Association hosted the Cardboard Boat Races on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Boat Races are part of Englewood Pioneer Day celebrations sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. About 175 spectators...

Bicycle safety signs now up on Causeway

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has installed six new bike signs at each bridge approach. The signs, which were agreed upon at an Aug. 15 quarterly board meeting, inform bikers that they may...

Solar roofs and renovations to historic cottage slated

At top, plans for one of the two solar projects in front of the Historic Preservation Board. The panels are on the rear of the house so they are not visible from Gilchrist Avenue. The board decided...

Plans in work for 2025 Visitor’s Guide; copies available

The Boca Beacon’s Visitor’s Guide is the only promotional magazine for travelers to Gasparilla Island, and an essential for advertisers, as it is the key to one of Florida’s wealthiest zip code, 33921....