Opinion
A young conservationist’s ideas on keeping nests safe
July 24, 2025
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
My grandkids from Kansas were visiting for the past couple weeks, and one of the highlights is having them join me for turtle patrol early in the morning. OK, it’s…
Fishing industry trade, from Guy Harvey to Strive rods, Daiichi hooks
July 24, 2025
Three generations sometimes together
I just attended the annual International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Orlando. My first observation is, may God help anyone driving…
Letters: Suggestions to solve the Gilchrist issue for once
July 24, 2025
To the Editor:
I would like to make a few suggestions regarding the Gilchrist Avenue parking problem.
Install curb and gutters on both sides of the boulevard. This will keep cars off the grass…
LETTERS: JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY
July 24, 2025
Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance
BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY
I am writing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Parking Ordinance that was presented to the Lee County…
Unintended consequences. And questions.
July 24, 2025
Don’t worry. This is not a sermon, but be warned that we will start with an analogy from a theologian.
The late Welsh preacher and physician Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones had a way of thinking through t…
EcoWatch: Oceans are becoming cesspools of the earth
July 24, 2025
Ocean pollution is a major global problem. It is growing and directly affects human health.
Philip Landrigan, epidemiologist, pediatrician
Many people have been to ocean and Gulf shores and ha…
How the island’s Sea Turtle volunteers work with Florida data
July 17, 2025
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
The sea turtle nesting season is now in its 11th week on Gasparilla Island, nearly halfway through the 26-week season, which officially ends Oct. 31. Since May 1…
History: Service and civic clubs often come the rescue
July 17, 2025
What happened to Kiwanis on island?
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has been recognized for its many charitable and community-based contrib…
Letters: Beacon should put its focus back on the positive
July 17, 2025
To the Editor:
As has been a weekly occurrence for the past year or so, I open my Beacon with trepidation around how the Beacon is planning to sew discord in our community related to the parking…
Letters: Will continue to visit, as long as she can get here
July 17, 2025
To the Editor:
I enjoyed the editorial you wrote on island perspectives. The people who live in Boca Grande made their money from somewhere, unless it was handed to them. They open their shops an…