Author: Boca Beacon Reader

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...

Letters: Love the ‘Let’s Go Fishin’ tv show memories

To the Editor: I’d like to express a thank you to the Boca Beacon for adding Capt. Van Hubbard to your writing crew. Capt. Van adds great hands on local knowledge of our local waters, fishing...

Letters: Families need beaches, open up 5th Street, respect for environment

To the Editor: My husband and I visit Boca Grande quite often. I read with great interest the articles focusing on the parking issues on Gasparilla Island, specifically in Boca Grande. I was particularly...