At Tuesday’s regular Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the last reappointment was made for the upcoming cycle of term expirations for the Boca Grande Parking Committee.
During the…
Bill Larson, a longtime deacon and worship leader at First Baptist Church, will soon be heading back to Kansas to be closer to family.
After decades of service, he is appreciative of his time her…
An update to The Lee Plan, which directs land use and development across the county, would eliminate the stand-alone community plans for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island, along with other local com…
Construction activity is progressing with major equipment now mobilized on site for the rebuilding of the Fort Myers Beach Pier, including a large crane. Crews are continuing preparations for demoli…
Mention of the summer sale at Ariel in the Boca Beacon’s Ballyhoo prompted this group of lovely ladies to travel out, take advantage of the savings and enjoy a day in Boca Grande! They love Ariel…
Nancy Sodel, Sue Sligar and Candace Ward set up to celebrate Terry Seitz turning 80! The group shown here at Scarpa’s Coastal on Saturday evening, Aug. 29.
Photo by Cheryl
Scarpa’s Coastal hosted Myakka River Bluegrass Band this past Saturday. Shown here, the band with spontaneous guest vocalist Dr. Ray James. The house was packed with people enjoying delicious food a…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Old County Courthouse Commission Chambers at 2120 Main Street Fort Myers, FL 33901. The agenda is available to t…
On a handshake Sam Whidden built his marina and a family, about a hundred years ago this year. So, the Boca Beacon is looking back over this icon of Gasparilla Island, Whidden’s Marina. All stories…
Above, playing the bait shrimp with Sammy Jay Steyer.
BY NIC MOSTYN
Editor’s Note: In 2012, Nicholas Mostyn wrote this essay for the Beacon, which won a Gasparilla Island Kids Classic essay c…
