Author: Staff Report

Island Auxiliary Communications enter new working phase

February 2, 2024
Staff Report
News

BY G.B. (BO) HAMRICKPROJECT COORDINATOR, AUXCOMM The Boca Grande Fire Department’s Auxiliary Emergency Communications project, AUXCOMM, has entered its second phase – the implementation of greatly...

Briefly: Dockside oyster garden assistance

February 2, 2024
Staff Report
Sports & Outdoors

For residents who have docks or waterfront, Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. The...

Letters: Nitrogen in Charlotte Harbor, Women’s Club

February 2, 2024
Staff Report
Opinion

Nitrogen no fix for Charlotte’s reclaimed water BY ROBERT J. ROBBINS PhD. and PERCY ANGELO In large measure Charlotte County’s nitrogen problem results from its disposal of untreated reclaimed...

Last chance to change 4-digit listing

February 2, 2024
Staff Report
Community

It is the last week to submit or change a listing in the four-digit phone directory. Since 1991, the Boca Beacon has published this reference text, one of the last remaining residential phone books...

Here’s your lineup for the Boca Grande Film Fest

From the Italian Alps to San Quentin, the 2024 Boca Grande Film Festival lineup is full of inspirational stories, award winners and movie stars. Led by Artistic Director Jonathan Jackson and Lead Programmer...

Punta Gorda’s Allegiant adds four routes, including Sioux Falls

February 1, 2024
Staff Report
News, Travel

This spring Allegiant has added four seasonal routes from Punta Gorda, Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). They include: Sioux Falls, South Dakota via Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) –...

John Moylan Murphy, 1941-2024

February 1, 2024
Staff Report
Obituaries

John Moylan Murphy, Jr., age 82, of Boca Grande, Florida, died on January 26, 2024, after a long journey with cancer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1941, to Rosemary Ryan Murphy and...

Bob Heilman, 1948-2024

February 1, 2024
Staff Report
News, Obituaries

Bob Heilman of Buffalo, New York and Boca Grande, Florida passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on January 27, 2024, at age 75. Bob was happily married for 53 years to his high school sweetheart...

Watershed Master Plan input sought by Charlotte County

January 30, 2024
Staff Report
News

Charlotte County is working on a Watershed Master Plan, to address drainage and flooding across the county. The plan will collate the issues related flooding in Charlotte County that residents have...

Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic

Open Mixed Doubles The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic kicked off this past weekend with Open Mixed Doubles at Boca Bay Pass Club with a crowd of tennis enthusiasts braving the chilly weather to...