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This fall, the Fort Myers airport, Southwest Florida International, will have a number of new flights. The RSW flights include a new flight from American Airlines to New York- LaGuardia (LGA) daily, starting Nov. 5. JetBlue will also offer service to Providence, Rhode Island (PVD) daily, starting Oct. 27, and weekly service to Manchester, New […]
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The Boca Grande Health Clinic is adopting Epic, a top-tier electronic health record system, to make your healthcare experience even better. This new technology will help us manage patient information even more efficiently, ensuring you get the best care possible. We’ve done our research and there’s no better choice than Epic. It’s used by some […]
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BY EVAN DUNBAR,GARLAND POLLARD The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave. “That bakery will be very much along the lines of what we served at the Picnic Basket,” said Brent Cross, The Gasparilla Inn president and general manager. Currently the corner of […]
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Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022 After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J. “The new name will be Courtney Jean,” wrote Courtney Bigler, Capt. Mike’s daughter, in an email to the Beacon. “It does need some […]
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Among the competitors at the equestrian grounds in Versailles, France for the jumping competition for the Paris Olympics is Baloutinue, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding. Baloutinue, with rider Laura Kraut, 58, of Wellington, Fla., is part of St. Bride’s Farm of Upperville, Va. The farm is owned by Barbara and David Roux, residents of Boca Grande. […]
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Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A. Young, the director of Lee County Parks and Recreation, sent the the initial plans to various community leaders who had expressed an interest in the issue. […]
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Two items on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 would allow The Gasparilla Inn and properties to be found a “public and community benefit” to presumptively be able to rebuild after a storm. Gasparilla Inn President and General Manager Brent Cross said that the Inn has been trying to […]
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Though it’s only just the beginning of August, here at the Beacon office we are looking toward our November/December edition of the Gasparilla Magazine. Do you have any special memories of Christmas celebrations on Gasparilla Island? We want to hear from you about all your traditions and stories that have made Christmas in Boca Grande […]
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The Gasparilla Inn is considering a number of retailers for their retail location at Railroad Plaza after the recent closing of The Royal Paw Grooming. “Obviously being retail space there are a lot of people interested in it,” said Brent Cross, the hotel’s president and general manager. “I’ve gotten numerous emails for that spot.” The […]
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Mane attraction: Horse visit on Gasparilla Island On Saturday, July 27, two horses were on the beach north of 17th Street. Lee County Ordinance 20-27 prohibits equestrian riding in county parks except in areas specifically designated for such activity or in the case of special events. Photo Gretchen Holla