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Shirts featuring hand-drawn art by local artist Olivia Craig are being sold on Etsy to benefit the Boca Grande Fire Department. The shirts were created in collaboration with Chief C.W. Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department and artist Olivia Craig of Trout Design. The design features the message: “When Milton gives you sand, build […]
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The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will hold four meetings next week on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Wednesday, Nov. 20, all in the GIBA administrative building. The Engineering Committee will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, with the Governance Committee meeting after at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, the Finance Committee will meet at […]
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Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatically the week prior, showing low amounts of red tide at the Boca Grande Causeway, and none at the Boca Grande Pier. This week […]
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The Beacon has learned that Rob Elwell, born in Washington D.C. to Robert Newell and Mary Morrill Elwell during the war on November 24, 1942, died Nov. 7, 2024. For a quarter century a fixture on the island, he died of pancreatitis after an eight-month bout with an ailing gallbladder. He leaves Surrey, his wife […]
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An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers. A reception will follow at 9 a.m., and the regularly scheduled board meeting will begin at […]
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The family of Robert (Bob) Edic invites you to join them in the celebration of his life on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Gulf Cove Park 5149 Norlander Drive Port Charlotte FL. 33881. Bob was the author of Fisherfolk of Charlotte Harbor Florida, co-editor of One Island Three Hometown, first-supporting member […]
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The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande to aid Englewood residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Lighthouse Church has donated over $88,000 to the Englewood Hurricane Relief Fund to provide direct cash assistance for urgent needs. “Our Church believes in sharing Christ’s light through meaningful […]
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The Gasparilla Island Water Association’s boil water notice was rescinded on Monday morning, Oct. 28.
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Above, the exterior of the railroad station shows progress in cleanup. Below, a water truck waits by the Louise duPont Crowninshield House, where water flood marks can still be seen. Photos by Garland
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Top row has Century Link and preparation before the storm. Other familiar views of recovery, including Glenn Scarpa in muck. The wet stack at right is a bundle of our Boca Beacon Visitor Guides. Left, Barnichol Hardware was open Monday, right on time. Photos by Caroline and Garland