Author: Boca Beacon Reader

Think about cleanup of Placida property

To the editor: My letter is written in response to an article written by Jay Feinberg and Cookie Potter. In recent months there have been many concerns about the parking situation on Boca. Simply...

GUEST ESSAY: Island held together with small, indie businesses like Pink Pony Pony

BY DANA RYAN Like all of you, I watched with a heavy heart as Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through our country, leaving devastation in their wake. My family lives on a small barrier island...

Letters: Parking kiosks or meters would destroy character

To the Editor: I was horrified to read of a proposal to put up parking meters or some sort of paid parking system in downtown Boca Grande. Parking meters, and even parking apps and kiosks, of course...

Letters: Appreciation for Delores Savas on windmills

To the Editor: I wish to thank Ms. Savas for her eye-opening article on wind turbines (Aug. 23, 2024 issue). The inefficiency, number one. The harm even one can cause when it is damaged and breaks...

Letters: Aherns were delight of island, wonderful conversation

To the Editor: I very much enjoyed the article by Karen Grace on Brian Ahern, and with it brought back many memories to mind. Attached is the cover of a sweetly inscribed book given to Eleanor...

More parking letters

Hudson’s Grocery, lunch at Temp part of daily island visits To the Editor: We have been vacationing on the island since the early ‘90s spending an enjoyable week or two with our family and have...

Letters: Parking issues

Follow Boca Grande parking issues onlineThe Beacon has set up a hub for all information relating to parking, including relevant documents, stories and letters to the editor from all sides and perspectives...

Letters: Cart rentals and town parking

To the Editor: To begin with, Boca Grande Cart Rental is a business that allows long term rentals and seasonal guests to rent a golf cart. During season, most of our customers are renting carts...

Opinion: Boca Grande church access not just about Sunday mornings

BY STEVE KIEFFER As a former full-time resident of Boca Grande, I have been following the parking issues with some interest. I was pleased to see the editor address curb “lawns” last week. I believe...

Letter inviting Lee Commissioners in November 2024

Below is the text of a letter sent this week by Larry Hannah of Lighthouse United Methodist Church to the Board of County Commissioners: My name is Larry Hannah and a member of the Boca Grande United...