Community
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Pat Witschonke, West Point blind date succeeds 52 years
January 19, 2024
Pat Witschonke laughs easily, and enjoys life. She knows what she likes and what she doesn’t. Because of her humor and style, she has been able to surround herself with the things she likes. Princ…
Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum set to reopen after Hurricane Ian restoration
January 19, 2024
The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum, a cherished local landmark and the oldest structure on Gasparilla Island, is thrilled to announce its reopening to the public on Monday, Feb. 5. This …
The Island School earns A, and 100 in math
January 19, 2024
The Island School has earned an A for the sixth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking.
These scores are purely informational and meant to serve as a baseline for …
Bishop Doug Scharf to visit Boca Grande, St. Andrew’s this Sunday
January 18, 2024
The Rt. Rev. Douglass Scharf, the Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, will visit St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Bishop Scharf was elected bishop coadjutor of th…
Gardening and literary instructor Marta McDowell visits Garden Club
January 18, 2024
On January 10, the members of the Boca Grande Garden Club welcomed Marta McDowell (Chatham, NJ), noted gardener, lecturer, historian and author of several books that combine the literary with the …
Boca Grande resident speaks out for tennis courts at Lee County meeting
January 18, 2024
A Boca Grande resident braved the rain to advocate for more tennis courts during the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Nancy Leckerling, who had never attended a me…
Community sees returns from its investment in Boca Grande’s young scholars
January 18, 2024
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has discovered a way to develop new talent on and for the island, help young people achieve personal success, encourage investment in the community and feel rewarded w…
New Allen organ at Lighthouse United Methodist
January 12, 2024
This week, Lighthouse United Methodist Church installed a new organ, an Allen GX340.
The digital organ, which resembles a traditional organ with pull stops, can have up to six different org…
USPS responds to complaints about island postal service
January 12, 2024
In the last month, the Boca Beacon has received a number of complaints about missing packages and returned mail at the Boca Grande Post Office. The issues were so bad that someone took the time to…
Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Marks 15 Years Building Houses
January 12, 2024
COCONUT CREEK – For 15 years, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians has provided hope and homes in Haiti through Food For The Poor. The Scott family’s campaign continues this year for 25 f…