Author: Staff Report

Downed power line fire on Belcher

March 28, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

A power line came down at 805 Belcher Road on Saturday, March 23. While the images are dramatic, no one was hurt, and power was restored to the South end of the Island after the incident, reported...

Sheriff’s office offers bicycle safety advice

COURTESY LEE COUNTY SHERIFF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE It’s the height of tourist season in Florida and our beautiful spring weather lends itself to outdoor activities like bicycle riding along the...

Coyote at South End of Island

Above, a coyote at the South End of the island, near south Boca Bay. The coyote has been seen in the past week. Please be aware with any outdoor pets while on that end of the island. H Wetzel p...

Dean Laux, Boca Beacon editor & consultant

March 28, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

The Boca Beacon received word Wednesday that Dean Laux, an editor at the Boca Beacon, died Tuesday evening. His wife Miryam (Micki) informed us. He has been a copy editor at the paper since he joined...

Farmer’s market thru April

The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market will stay open through the end of April, according to organizer Betsy Ventura. “We have had such a great turn out, we have decided to remain open,” said Ventura....

Record day, month for bridge traffic

March 28, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

March has been a historic month for traffic at the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, and visits to Gasparilla Island. “Friday March 15 was the highest one-day traffic count in GIBA’s history with...

Coach Dabo Swinney at Men’s Club

March 28, 2024
Staff Report
News

Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Wednesday, March 28. He is a longtime resident of the island and had last addressed the club in 2015. From left, Steve...

Letters: Discussion and ideas needed to ensure full resident participation

To the Editor: As 25-year B.G. homeowners my wife and I hear mounting questions from residents as they try to understand the reasoning for the many recent impactful decisions made by the boards...

Issues with postal delivery in Boca Grande

March 27, 2024
Staff Report
News

Residents continue to report issues with their postal delivery in Boca Grande. There are several methods to report complaints, including the United States Postal Service itself, our congressional...

Local Briefs: intro fishing, Fire Service volunteer, disaster mitigation and woodpecker

March 21, 2024
Staff Report
News

Intro fishing for adults at El Jobean Pier Charlotte County Community Services invites those aged 50 and above to participate in free active programs aimed at fostering social connections and well-being. One...