Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Opinion.
We are all dealing with individual, life-changing events, not one but two devastating hurricanes flooding us so close together. Debby doesn’t even count anymore. Many of us are still in emotional shock and find these storms psychologically and financially destructive. Our homes, businesses and communities have been permanently transformed. Some just slightly, others in ways […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
Many families have the tradition at Thanksgiving of going around the table and asking each person what they are thankful for. This can be particularly humorous with small children, as their blessings can sometimes be quite basic. OIder children groan through the practice, but it never fails to make everyone think of what a privilege […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
Bacon’s Furniture is celebrating their grand reopening after being visited by Ian! If you were impacted by any of the recent storms stop in and check out their specials. Bacon’s is located at 17701 Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte. Photo submitted
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR Over the last couple weeks we have been cleaning up from Hurricane Milton, elected a new president and catching fish. Fly fishing for snook, tarpon and redfish has been great. I have been enjoying my time on the water and taking people fly fishing from Florida, Vermont, and Rhode Island. When […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The Lee County Canvassing Board certified the results of the 2024 general election on Nov. 15 and successfully completed the post-election audit on Nov. 18. Lee County uses an independent automated auditing system to audit 100 percent of ballots cast in the election. The 2024 general election results reflect a voter turnout of 80.90 percent.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
Artist Diane Mannion will have a show in Grove City in December. Mannion began painting at age five, when she received her very first watercolor box, and she has carried that inspiration for art into adulthood, having countless sketchbooks filled with new ideas for future pieces. Mannion, who studied at Pratt Institute and in her […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Travel.
The airline Allegiant, with hub in Punta Gorda, has introduced new routes to and from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, including: • Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina via Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) – beginning Feb. 13, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $49. • Moline, Illinois via Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) – beginning Feb. 13, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News, Real Estate.
Waltons-like porch on 4th The Anchor Inn, after a full renovation this fall, will reopen to guests this weekend. Its first guests are reported to be a newlywed couple. While the building’s grounds were damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the building, which sits up on a foundation, was higher than the flood waters. Its […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club will be accepting scholarship applications starting November 1, 2024, for the 2025-26 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1. Have applied for admission to a school of higher education, such as a university, college, trade, or vocational school. 2. Demonstrate a […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Lee County’s iguana-removal vendor for Boca Grande will be taking a winter hiatus which began Friday, Nov. 15 and will last until Feb. 15. Brian Ambrose is the technician for Blue Iguana Pest Control Inc., which is the primary vendor for population-control services for black spiny-tailed iguanas on the Lee County side of Gasparilla Island. […]