Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
The issue of parking on Gasparilla Island is not a new one. Through the years, the Boca Beacon has covered the issue as locals and county officials have tried to balance competing interests. Below, a few assorted dates from 1982 on. The list below is not comprehensive; many of the recent stories are at bocabeacon.com/parking: […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News.
Restoration work is nearly complete at the Amory Chapel and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, both damaged during Hurricane Ian. The Amory Chapel, which sits to the north of the lighthouse, was closed after Ian. Today, it is almost 100 percent repaired except for the external lights, said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of the Barrier […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Jo Hackl, building grit Jo and Bob Hackl love Boca Grande and appreciate the sense of “intellectual curiosity” and “generosity” they feel when on the island. They enjoy the movies at the Community Center, the interesting speakers and the overall depth of community involvement they experience when in Boca Grande. The Hackls are on Harbor […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at our Youth Fishing Tournament on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tournaments are for boys and girls ages 13 & under. Bait will be provided (no lures allowed). All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian for this event, this […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
The Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee is seeking a volunteer to fill the unexpired term of the District 3 representative. The applicant must be a resident of Charlotte County and reside within the boundaries of District 3. The term will be effective immediately upon approval and expire on Nov. 30, 2024. To obtain an application, […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
BY MARK DRISCOLL, CEO BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Every year we celebrate Doctor’s Day and Nurses Week, but there’s one more recognition event that’s just as important. Administrative Professionals Day is April 24th this year and I want to be sure to bring special attention to three incredibly special members of the Boca Grande Health […]
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The Barrier Island Fire Service Municipal Service Benefit Unit Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant position with term ending Oct. 31, 2025. Applicants must be residents of Charlotte County and reside within the Unit. Submit applications to Public Safety Department, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982; call (941) 833-5610 or […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, Sports & Outdoors.
The Basin Sailing Yacht Club held its annual “Island Championships” this past Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Boca Bay Powerhouse lagoon. Racing conditions were great, though mixed, with a Northwest breeze followed by a Southeast breeze. The club races remote controlled Laser sailboats, which are one quarter size. Several qualifying races were run creating […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Charlotte County Facilities Construction & Maintenance department has released survey results from local residents on accessibility to and from bridgeless barrier islands on the coast. Islands include Palm Island, Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island and Knight Island/Thornton Key. According to the department, over 70 percent of the respondents were either satisfied or neutral with […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Entertainment, Sports & Outdoors.
There was a week in February of 1975 that the late Orenthal James Simpson was king of Rotonda and Cape Haze. The event was O.J.’s victory the ABC Superstars competition, which aired Sunday, Feb. 23, 1975 across the ABC Television Network. Twenty-five million Americans tuned into the afternoon program, which featured top sports celebrities competing […]