Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
The next meeting of the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Included on the published agenda is a lease agreement with The Island School to replace air conditioning units. The topic of the board workshop happening at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday is Hurricane Ian Recovery Funding.
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Events, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The mighty “silver king” has been making a spectacular show in the Pass. Fishing action is hot! It’s time to join in the fun. If you aren’t fishing, take a ride out to watch the “dance,” enjoy the sunset and fun, […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Capt. Brecken Stinnett and the crew of Big Mouth won the 2024 Red Gill Tarpon Tournament with five releases on Sunday evening, May 26. Second place went to Capt. Wayne Joiner and the crew of Hey, Moma! This is Capt. Stinnett’s first tournament win, said tournament director William Woodroffe. “Everybody is so proud of Brecken […]
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For island residents who need response from the sheriff’s office in Lee County, there are two avenues. If there is an emergency, of course call 911. However, for other non-emergency items, such as parking or general issues that need a deputy, call the main dispatch number at (239) 477-1000. Lt. Mike Sawicki said that there […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News.
On Sunday, First Baptist Church of Boca Grande held their first service in their sanctuary since Hurricane Ian. The church was destroyed during Ian, including the toppling of the top of the belfry. So bad was the damage that photos of it appeared in the survey work of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Support from […]
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The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-round water conservation measures. Due to the extreme heat and lack of rain we are seeing higher water usage for irrigation. Compared to last year we are averaging a million gallons more of usage per day. Without a reduction in water demands, we may be required to […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, Featured News.
If readers head to the end of 5th Street in Boca Grande, they will see a seaside attraction like no other. It is a wood fence, built completely across the whole length of the street, blocking access to the Gulf of Mexico. It is at the end of a parking lot with 91 parking spaces […]
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Daily closures of the South Gulf Cove lock will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 19. During the closures, boat traffic will not be allowed through the lock. These closures are required to replace cylinders. A marine advisory will be sent out on Mondays. […]
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Beginning May 20, 2024 asphalt replacement and repairs have begun on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. Work will encompass the entire trail and the bike trail will be closed in sections. These sections will change as work is completed. Patrons are asked to avoid the work areas during repairs. All repairs should be completed by […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
He’s a little tired of talking about himself, but Teejay Alderdice agreed to do it one more time for a Boca Beacon profile. He has just completed a long and intensive application process to become the new golf pro, golf general manager and chief operating officer for Coral Creek Club, in Placida, and had done […]