With all the destruction from the two recent hurricanes, at least two of the churches on the island are feeling blessed. There was minimal damage at both Lighthouse United Methodist Church and St….
BY BOBBIE MARQUIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.”
Before describing Hurricane Milton’s impact on the library, we must say that this is the second st…
Editor’s Note: The Royal Palm Players sent out this letter to patrons and theatergoers.
Dear Patrons and Friends: We hope this email finds you safe and sound. Our hearts go out to everyone affe…
The Christian radio station WSEB 91.3 FM, that giant tower in Cape Haze, was off air after recent hurricanes.
Their difficult month started with a rowdy hive of honeybees that moved into t…
Many of the private clubs on island have not yet set dates to reopen following Hurricane Milton; however, progress is being made every day. The Boca Grande Club got water back on Monday, Oct. 21, …
Lee County, through our First District Commissioner Kevin Ruane, sent the Boca Beacon and the island an update on all that is going on with the restoration of Gasparilla Island, including streets,…
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly came to Boca Grande to help local businesses ruined by Hurricane Milton. The Beacon discussed the importance of small businesses to no…
In a visit aimed at highlighting the importance of local commerce, Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly toured Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to meet with small business owners affected b…
A disaster fund to assist island businesses has raised nearly $1 million in cash, with hopes of reaching $3 million to help local businesses survive.
The goal of the fund is to “make sure every…
In-person voting at Precinct 122, which typically is held at the Boca Grande Community Center will instead use the Lighthouse United Methodist Church for the Nov. 5 General Election.
The Commun…
