Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
A celebration of life for Sam Dixon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at Eldred’s Marina. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome to do so. Please bring a covered dish and a story of Sam to tell. Sam passed away on August 12, 2022. He was born September 30, […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Sandi is one of many volunteers who dedicate their time to helping out at the Lighthouse and at other Barrier Island Parks Service facilities. At the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse these volunteers help visitors learn all about the workings of the Lighthouse, the history connected with it, the creatures who live in the area, and the workings and mission of BIPS.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns.
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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Community History.
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO Hurricane Irma came and went, leaving many trees down but few homes damaged. Power was out for some time, though. Wini Smart left us at the age of 85. TEN YEARS AGO There was some major landscaping renovation going on at Coral Creek Airport, and numerous swing bridge builders […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Don’t leave your pets, and don’t use your pet as an excuse not to evacuate. Don’t put yourself, your family and your pet at risk! You are responsible for planning for your pet. Take your pet disaster supplies if you evacuate, go to friends/relatives, a public shelter (Charlotte County public shelters are […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Entertainment.
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Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Opinion.
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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Sports & Outdoors.
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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.
In May of 1991, a week after The Queen had flown home, her ship, Brittania, docked just off the Boca Grande coast and its officers spent a few hours on Useppa Island, mingling with residents and Useppa owner Garfield Beckstead (they came at the invitation of an island resident who had ties with the Royal Navy). Beckstead even made Admiral Robert Woodard of the Royal Navy an honorary member of Useppa Island, with a permanent invitation to return whenever he liked.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
There’s some big changes taking place down at the end of Wheeler Road. The dog park plan is starting to take shape, with fences being installed and sod being laid down. A cul-de-sac has appeared as well (see top left) and parking for the big and little dog parks has been paved. Lee County officials said they are currently in the process of selecting a date for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to happen in the month of November or early December. As far as the tennis/pickleball courts are concerned, they are still closed.