Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FEMA Announces Special Consideration for Temporary Housing Units in Special Flood Hazard Areas

To the Editor: After reviewing in-depth analysis and evaluations, FEMA recognizes Special Flood Hazard Areas may be the only feasible option to place temporary housing units in Charlotte, Collier,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DeSantis pledges funding for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s waters

To the Editor, This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-06 (Achieving Even More Now for Florida’s Environment), to further advance the protection of Florida’s environment and water...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is it already time to think about the 2023 fishing season? Heck yes, it is! Get your captain for the ‘Howls’

To the Editor: Happy New Year to ALL! The G.I.M.M. is happy to announce the 2023 dates for the HOWL AT THE MOON Tournaments: Please book your Captains now for the 2023 Season! HOWL AT THE...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An announcement from the Charlotte County Property Appraiser

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds businesses and rental property owners the deadline for filing 3034 tangible personal property tax returns is April 3, 2023. A...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Habitat’s 3rd Annual Build Campaign ‘Dollar for Dollar’ match in progress

To the Editor, All monies raised during the current Habitat for Humanity “Dollar for Dollar” match will go directly into building homes for families like Jennifer Morales and her children. Jennifer...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Play it safe when celebrating with fireworks

To the Editor: As preparations are made to ring in the new year, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind Florida residents that the private use of fireworks is legal on three holidays...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disaster assistance application deadline approaches

To the Editor: More than $4.4 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian. But time...

Reflecting on the recovery from Hurricane Ian

December 22, 2022
Boca Beacon Reader
Editorial, News

By Hector Flores, Charlotte County The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are a time of celebration and reflection. I wish you and your loved ones health, happiness and a deserving respite from the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Maritime Museum thanks all for support and post-hurricane help

To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and Whidden’s Marina would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. A special thank you to Sandy Melvin and...

T’was the Night Before Christmas on Don Pedro Island

December 22, 2022
Boca Beacon Reader
Editorial

T’was the night before Christmas and all around No noses were frozen, no snow fluttered down. No children in flannels were tucked into bed, They all wore their shorty pajamas instead! To...