Took her Hudson’s visor for the win
Aurora Cutler competed March 15 in the Canyonlands National Park Half Marathon in Moab, Utah. She was 13th out of 100. The event was the Marathon’s 50th Anniversary. Photo by Louisa Vestner
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Spring fishing is blooming now
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
March was windy, as we expected. Will it calm down for April as advertised? God only knows. Whatever the wind is doing, spring fishing is fantastic. Local waters are currently clear of red tide. Our water will clear up if winds back down and sand settles out of suspension. They are dredging Stump Pass now, […]
First 4-Digit
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.
Susan Carruthers was the first person to receive her 2025 4-Digit directory. Copies can be obtained at the Beacon’s office at 431 Park Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Copies are also available under the parking lot tent on Tuesday (3/25) and Wednesday (3/26) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
2025 4-Digits out now
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
The eagerly awaited 4-Digit Phone Books are out now. Pick up yours at the Boca Beacon office, 431 Park Ave, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Special parking lot pick up times Tuesday (3/25) or Wednesday (3/26). First copy is free if you are listed; $5 for a second.
Lemuel ‘Phil’ Woods 1932-2025
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Capt. Lemuel “Phil” Woods, a lifelong sportsman, accomplished angler, avid golfer and devoted family man passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Boca Grande, FL. A Tampa native, Phil was born October 8, 1932 to Lemuel Phillips Woods, Sr. and Julia Banks Webb Woods. He spent his early years exploring the Davis Islands and […]
Lucky Dog
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Uncategorized.
Jane Ringer of the Boca Grande Camera Club had some fun with O’Winnie, ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The club meets regularly during season to share ideas, critique photos and hear speakers. The Beacon has welcomed them over the years to contribute to our pages. Photo by Jane Ringer
Lee County Commission Meeting
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
A regular Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. next Tuesday, March 18. On the agenda is a rate increase for the Gasparilla Island Water Authority. There is no agenda item concerning parking in Boca Grande at press time; however, the topic may be raised as a commissioner’s item (which is […]
Night delivery down south
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Beach renourishment pipes arrived at Gasparilla Island State Park. Here, a view at night, as trucks prepped for dropoff. The process will take over a month, pulling sand from the borrow area. The beach area at the south end is closed to visitors until the process is complete. Photo submitted
FROM LIGHTHOUSE UNITED
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.
An open letter to those Gasparilla neighbors who seek church parking restrictions BY PETER SODERBERGCHAIR OF COUNCIL LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST Once again we face a parking restrictions campaign targeting our churches, which you have encouraged, that causes unnecessary strife between neighbors. As you would have noted from last Friday’s Beacon, Kimberly Whipple and I are […]