The big story on our local waterfront currently is the pending Eldred’s Marina sale. Whether this deal goes through or not, the property will change ownership soon. The next generation has a dozen v…
BY JAMES BLAHA, BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
On February 10, 1930, the following article appeared in the Fort Myers News-Press: “Plans for a three-story resort hotel at Boca Grande to cost appr…
“Sometimes we feel lost. We push and we suffer, we keep going and that makes all the difference”
Arthur the King movie
This week, Eco Watch will share a happy occasion when hubby and I went to…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The summer heat has started to really bring water temperatures up making the inshore shallow water fishing a little finicky. Lots of snook are still being caught but look…
Follow Boca Grande parking issues online The Beacon has set up a hub for all information relating to parking, including relevant documents, stories and letters to the editor from all sides and persp…
Each day seems to be a series of completely new surprises in our national story, where news cycles move so quickly. What was once a 24-hour issue now seems to be a two-hour cycle, and then the next…
To the Editor:
To begin with, Boca Grande Cart Rental is a business that allows long term rentals and seasonal guests to rent a golf cart. During season, most of our customers are renting carts a…
While there is no official plan for parking for Boca Grande from Lee County, county officials are already circulating a draft list of ideas for this island and parking. The Beacon is sorting through…
The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more t…
The red snapper bite was good that day.
Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reached at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com
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