Author: Staff Report

$148,000 for the Auxcomm Project donated by the Island Disaster Fund

March 28, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

BY BO HAMRICk, PROJECT COORDINATOR The Boca Grande Fire Department has received a of a further $148,000 from the Island Disaster Fund for the Auxiliary Emergency Communications System project,...

Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show April 6

Deadline to register to be in the show is changed to noon on April 1st! Come one, come all to the very posh Dog Show – “Puttin’ on the Dog”! We have almost 300 seats available under the tent...

Edison and Ford set plant workshops for April 13

On April 13, Edison and Ford Winter Estates will hold its annual “Grow Fort Myers” Plant Sale and Workshops event. This community-oriented program provides an opportunity for summer gardeners to...

Weekend writing class at Fust

The Johann Fust Library Foundation presents author and University of Central Florida Creative Writing Professor Chrissy Kolaya, who will teach a hands-on class in short-form fiction and nonfiction...

Jazz trumpeter Benny Benack here April 8

New York based Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III will to perform at the Friends of Boca Grande – All That Jazz concert series Monday, April 8. By age 33, Benny Benack III...

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....