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Island golf cart parades canceled for this weekend; Please be safe, be responsible if you are visiting
July 3, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Boca Grande Fourth of July parade has been canceled due to specific concerns regarding COVID-19. Boca Grande Pride Parade 2020, scheduled for Sunday night, has also been canc…
Historic Preservation Board to meet July 8
July 3, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet next on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. The meeting agenda and backup materials for…
Don’t be getting too frisky on the water or the beach this weekend… Lee County Sheriff’s Office is watching
July 3, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The safety and security of all Lee County residents is Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s number one priority. In order to ensure everyone stays safe, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will proa…
Osprey pole continues to be cause for concern
July 3, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As mentioned in last week’s issue of the Beacon, it is uncertain whether the original osprey nesting pole that once resided on Belcher Road parallel to Hill Tide Estates will be …
The babies are a’hatchin’, please be mindful of them this holiday weekend
July 3, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s Turtle Patrol members have worked each morning before the sun brightens the horizon to check turtle nests on the shoreline and bring haza…
Another day, another play! Spark TV live broadcast set for next Wednesday
July 3, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- You asked, so Spark is delivering. Spark Boca Grande TV has been rehearsing over Zoom once again to bring out their second livestream play. This group of gifted islanders is eag…
Minor league baseball canceled for 2020 season
July 3, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has officially canceled the 2020 Minor League Baseball season. Pat O’Connor, Minor League Baseball President issued the following statement today: “Majo…
A reminder of how sweet it is to sit with a friend: Lolo’s ‘Buddy Bench’
July 3, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- After the passing of considerate local Lolo Weir in December of 2017, the Garden Club was inspired to replicate her passionate personality in a rainbow-painted bench. The bench w…
Gotta watch out for those ‘killer coconuts’ while walking, parking
July 3, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From the scent of blooming jasmine to the taste of salt in the air, Gasparilla Island is home to many classic tropical tropes. However, some things may be beautiful from the outs…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County promotes STAR competition, all anglers welcome to participate for prizes
July 3, 2020
To the Editor: Charlotte County welcomes anglers and non-anglers participating in the statewide CCA Florida STAR competition, July 1- Oct. 4. Participants are competing for almost $500,000 in prize…