Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
As summer gets underway in Boca Grande, iguanas have become more of a problem for some. A reminder that Lee County residents can call (855) 525-5656 to request a removal, during which they will also have to give Brian Ambrose of Blue Iguana Pest Control Inc. permission to go on their property. The company starts […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community for their creativity and dedication to the craft. The Johann Fust Library Foundation is looking for local authors who have published new books within […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Sandra “Sandy” Kinder Bertsch, 82, passed away on May 31, 2024, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 15, 1941, in Harrisburg, PA to Harold and Charlotte (Halcro) Kinder, she was a resident of Boca Grande, Florida. Sandy attended Brown University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Police & Fire, Profiles.
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is the first woman to work as a regular member of the firefighter/EMT crew … and she’s loving […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
The Boca Beacon has a guide to parking spaces across the island HERE, with state, local and town parking spots, and a map of public beach access points as of 2025. Currently, Lee County is proposing to effectively shut down beach parking on the island, to just over 200 places. There would be two-hour free […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee representatives Sue Ewing and JoAnn Welch (shown at right) with scholarship recipients Jason Hutchison, Boca Grande Fire Department, and Cara Onofrio, Boca Grande Health Clinic. The Boca Grande Woman’s Club also presented scholarships to Lemon Bay High School students. Shown at top from left: Emerson Adams, McKenzie Brown, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This weekend on Gasparilla Island was not a major holiday, just a plain old summer weekend. The weather was clear, and visitors came, while so many of our regulars have gone home. The tarpon crowd kept restaurants busy Saturday night. In the story of parking, it was a tale of two places, one Gilchrist Avenue, […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Usually, getting sick or injured is a pain – in more ways than one. In Boca Grande, though, it is made less so because of the people who work at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. One of those people who makes the trip to the Clinic more bearable is Cara Onofrio. She is one of […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.
BY BRENT CROSS, PRESIDENT, THE GASPARILLA INN Editor’s note: Wednesday, The Gasparilla Inn sent a Letter to the Editor concerning parking in Boca Grande. The letter, from President and General Manager Brent Cross, is below: Serving as both residents and business owners, we recognize the importance of addressing parking concerns while preserving the unique characteristics […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events.
Support your local retail and restaurants. A few items from this week’s Ballyhoo: Barbara Anne’s: Celebrate Father’s Day at Barbara Anne’s with 20 percent off all men’s jewelry! Call (941) 964-1776. The Palm on Park: Boca Grande’s Lilly Pulitzer store is receiving lots of beautiful things from the new Summer collection. The colors are bright […]