Author: Garland Pollard

Goodbye to Pastor Beatty at First Baptist Church

This Sunday, Pastor Gary Beatty will preach his last message at First Baptist Church in Boca Grande. Beatty announced his retirement last Sunday. “God’s been good to me,” said Beatty. “The island’s...

Lee County issues links, warnings and steps for possible hurricane weather

September 23, 2024
Garland Pollard
News

Lee County Emergency Management is actively monitoring the tropics and working closely with state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather...

Questions before a possible October surprise

September 19, 2024
Garland Pollard
Editorial, News

Wednesday, the Lee County Board of Commissioners again revisited the issue of Boca Grande parking. When the much discussed “plan” will be presented is unclear, but the Board has meetings on Oct. 2...

Lee County wrote its own zoning waiver for Community Center parking parking

Movie theater comparison used in explanation Editor’s note: In the process of reviewing documents ahead of the season, and changed parking rules, the Beacon discovered some differences in procedure...

Downzoning of Gasparilla Road property removes 358 Cape Haze lots

Apiary Partners, owners of three properties on Gasparilla Road abutting the Boca Grande Jet Center at the Coral Creek Airport, and just north of the Coral Creek Club, have applied to Charlotte County...

What’s open food-wise, on Gasparilla Island, this week

September 12, 2024
Garland Pollard
Travel

Each week, our Ballyhoo section tells of restaurant on the island, as well as shopping and events. During the quiet season, there are still a great options, including the newly reopened South Beach...