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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Beach Rescue to Boca Grande, Sarah Cislo, firefighter
June 20, 2024
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is…
Roundup: Parking in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island
June 19, 2024
Where to park on Gasparilla Island?
The Boca Beacon has a handy guide to parking spaces across the island HERE. The list includes state, local and town parking spots, and a map of public bea…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarships
June 14, 2024
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee representatives Sue Ewing and JoAnn Welch (shown at right) with scholarship recipients Jason Hutchison, Boca Grande Fire Department, and Cara Ono…
SW Florida Fishing: Rain delay … then back to fishing
June 13, 2024
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
A tropical low weather system moved over us this week bringing some much needed rain in abundance, but it has also put a damper on our tarpon fishing for a few days.
Wh…
EcoWatch: Entrust those memories of the dads of yesterday
June 13, 2024
“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family.”
Reed Markham, professor, and author of Communication at Dayton State…
Turtle report: Fancy stakes for turtle adoption
June 13, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
A stroll down the beaches from around 19th Street south to the parking lot by the state park will reveal some brightly colored stakes being used to protect incub…
From tee to green: The role of imaging in diagnosing golf-related pain
June 13, 2024
By ANDREW COLBURN, RTC BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
The summer is the perfect time to focus on your game’s fundamentals and ensure you’re in top shape for the next season. Whether you’re a seasone…
Testing emergency prep at BGFD
June 13, 2024
The Boca Grande Fire Department held a hurricane training session for island organization leaders on Thursday, June 13. Leaders from the Health Clinic, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, The …
Dune walkover, turtle lighting notices issued
June 13, 2024
Calls and notifications to Lee County Code Enforcement from the last month were dominated by unpermitted beach stairs and sea turtle lighting violations. From May 14 to June 13, there were 21 “dun…
Community center on agenda for Lee County Commission
June 13, 2024
On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvemen…