Author: Boca Beacon Reader

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hughes Gallery owner says goodbye … for now

To the Editor: Monday was our last day at 333 Park Avenue. We’ve still not found a suitable spot for the gallery, so, we have decided to organize a “Mobile Gallery,” which will continue to bring...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BE AWARE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

To the Editor: This may hit home to some, may bring back memories, or you may be shocked at the information. Domestic Violence is not only physical … it is also mental, emotional, financial,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County Solid Waste encourages residents to use holiday weekend to prepare properties for hurricane season

To the Editor: Lee County Solid Waste is encouraging residents to use the holiday weekend to prepare their properties for hurricane season. Pruning trees and shrubs now that could damage your...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: July 1 is cutoff for SBA loans for those affected by January storm

To the Editor: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Florida of the July 1 deadline to apply...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make sure to check your choices in August, and vote

To the Editor: To all who live and/or work in Boca Grande: You may be interested to know that the League of Women Voters of the United States has a website that will tell you all you need to know...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach welcomes largest family-friendly fishing competition

To the Editor: Charlotte County welcomes anglers and nonanglers participating in the summer-long statewide West Marine CCA Florida STAR Competition sponsored by Yamaha that kicks off May 28 through...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GIMM thanks all for a great Ladies’ Howl

To the Editor: Ladies’ Howl At The Moon – 78 releases and probably twice as many bites! Literally every minute on the radio a fish was called in! The Pass was on fire! More than 100...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BIPS thanks many for another great season

To the Editor: As our season comes to a close and summer begins, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and our BIPS Board to thank all our friends and visitors who utilized our...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Come to History Center and find out more about Boca Grande’s ties to World War I and World War II in honor of this Memorial Day

To the Editor: On May 30, 2022 the United States will observe a day dedicated to mourning and honoring U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the armed forces of our great nation....

Jo Anne Speer remembered

The memorial service for Jo Anne Speers was held this past weekend, and was well attended by those who remembered her life here on the island. After Rev. Brian Brightly officiated a service at the...