Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation want to thank everyone that helped make the Second Annual Holiday Hoopla a Success. First, our sponsors: Parsley-Baldwin Realty/PB Grande, The Friends of Boca Grande, Glass Bottom Rentals, and The Gasparilla Inn & Club. We also want to thank our amazing […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 30, and Friday, Dec. 31, for the New Year’s holiday. The holiday schedule adjustments: Solid Waste – All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns.
‘’Life is precious to all creatures, as it is to us. They also seek a life full of happiness with no injury or pain. Let us strive to be more responsive and cognizant of their plight and offer protection for all wildlife — especially for the creatures in Florida’s coastal waters.” – Author unknown […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
There appeared to be not one bone of contention against the proposed development that will be located on The Fishery property, as Charlotte County commissioners met on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to discuss and finalize zoning changes made to the property last month. In fact, no one from the board or the public spoke out against […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The Boca Grande Farmers Market had its grand opening on Friday, December 17, at the Wheeler Road location where it has been in recent years. The market will be offering products to Boca Grande that include produce, seafood, cheese, pickles, orchids, cut flowers, native plants, prepared foods, soaps, candles, guacamole, smoothies, organics, meats and more. […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
As we approach the end of 2021 I want to reflect on some of the issues facing the Boca Grande Health Clinic and share the perspective of our board. Over the past year we have not only weathered the pandemic and the dramatic changes that COVID has brought to all of our lives but, also, […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Security cameras. Wrought iron fences. Security guards. These are things that many would expect from a gated community, but does anyone expect them when they’re walking on a public beach? If you have walked the length of the beach along Charlotte Harbor from the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, you’ve probably come to expect all […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
More help being sought as damage across four states is still being discovered The Mayfield, Kentucky, twister that took lives, ravaged the small community and destroyed much of the historic First United Methodist Church on December 11, is weighing heavily on the hearts of some in Boca Grande, especially the Rev. Dr. Matthew Williams of […]