Author: Staff Report

Riverwood Golf Club attracts players of all abilities

December 22, 2023
Staff Report
Sports & Outdoors

By Scott Cotherman Situated thirteen miles from the Boca Grande Causeway, a mere 17 minutes by car, Riverwood Golf Club offers a wonderful experience for visitors and vacationers coming to the Cape...

Englewood Chamber celebrates at Thoroughbred Golf Carts

December 22, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News, Society

Englewood Chamber Christmas Fun After Five was Thursday night Dec. 14 at Thoroughbred Golf Carts. Top Row: Maria Cummings; Madison Lutz, Jenni Aseere, Dana Lutz, Keith Sheridan, Meghan Becker,...

Awning reinstalled at The Depot in Boca Grande

Last week, crews replaced the awnings on the Railroad Depot building. They match the ones before Hurricane Ian. The building dates from 1910, and is the former Charlotte Harbor and Northern...

Charlotte County surveys locals on bridgeless island access

December 22, 2023
Staff Report
News

Charlotte County Facilities Construction & Maintenance is conducting a feasibility study for accessibility to and from the bridge-less barrier islands on the coast, including Palm Island, Little...

New Boca Beacon calendar for 2024 is out

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

Since 1987, the Boca Beacon has offered a calendar for subscribers inserted into the newspaper as a Christmas gift to our subscribers. This year, photos are by our very own Matthew Gutman, Dusty Hopkins...

Obituary: Laurence DeFrance, 1944-2023

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Laurence DeFrance, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. He was born October 3, 1944 in New York, the son of Margaret and Professor Joseph J. DeFrance. Laurence (“Larry”) grew up alongside...

Obituary: Sabrina Johnson-Lambert, 1959-2023

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Sabrina Johnson-Lambert passed away on December 7, 2023, surrounded by family at home in Dunnellon, Florida, and formerly of Boca Grande. Born August 14, 1959, she is survived by her husband, Stephen...

Gasparilla Island State Park gets regrade, sand

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Gasparilla Island State Park is finishing a regrade at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Bulldozers and sand trucks were on hand this week to grade the potholes in the park and in the entrance driveway. This...

December storm was no match for white pelican visitors

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

By MICHELLE STARR On a morning drive over the Boca Causeway, I get a true bird’s eye view of Little Gasparilla Pass, the sandbar and local water clarity and condition. The high winds over the...

Soderberg gift will inspire other Suncoast Humane donors

December 21, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News

For over 50 years, Suncoast Humane Society has helped tens of thousands of animals live happier, safer and healthier lives. On November 9, 2023, among community leaders, Suncoast supporters Peter...