Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local banks collecting Christmas gifts for those in need

To the Editor: Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust and Englewood Bank & Trust, part of the Crews family of banks, are once again serving as collection points for donations...

Sea Oats owners thankful for extra helping hands

By Sandra Hollingsworth Within the community of Sea Oats, many extra hands have helped to clean up the common areas and each unit in a very short time. People can do things more quickly and easily...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: President approves emergency declaration for Florida

To the Editor: FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Report blocked ditches, canals and flooding to county

To the Editor: Lee County asks the public to report blocked ditches, swales, canals and areas of local flooding. First, to find out if your road is maintained by Lee County DOT, visit...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to a great team

To the Editor: Shown here is Bobby in center owner of Moving Across America (941) 662-5833 and his crew Will on left and Leo on right for weeks they have been picking up tons of boca grande debris...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pet friendly shelter information and more

To the Editor: Don’t leave your pets, and don’t use your pet as an excuse not to evacuate. Don’t put yourself, your family and your pet at risk! You are responsible for planning for your pet. Take...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Celebrating five years of films with ‘Friends’

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Film Festival (BGFF) is one of our biggest events of the season, and we have to say that we enjoy bringing the community together for a true cinematic experience....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thoughts on maintaining septic systems and more

To the Editor: My wife and I are fulltime residents of Little Gasparilla Island (LGI). It is my understanding that the PSC denied the proposed LGI sewer plan for the third and final time. However,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to Dr. Ervin for all he has done

To the Editor: We have learned that today, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, will be Dr. Tom Ervin’s final day working full shifts at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. I feel it is important for me to comment....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘It’s your duty; pick up the doodie’ says Lee County to residents

To the Editor: Lee County Natural Resources is boosting public outreach efforts to help residents make the connection between pet waste and water quality. More than 75,000 households will receive...