Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors recently elected officers for its 2025-26 fiscal year and appointed three new members. Paul Hudson, a senior vice president and managing director at Northern Trust, will serve as board chair, while Circuit Court Judge Charles Williams will take on the role of vice chair. The board’s […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Police & Fire.
The second newest addition to the BGFD fleet, after the new Silver King (see story here) is the 3,000-gallon tanker shown above. This was purchased by the department to supplement fire hydrants, especially during emergencies such as hurricanes. At bottom left is the Black Tip ladder truck. On the right corner is the Hammerhead ladder […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
On Saturday, July 12, Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damficare Street in reference to a theft from a boat the day prior. The owner of the boat rents a boat slip and had his 2025 flats boat docked with six rod combos stored in the gunwale, according to the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking place at the Coral Creek Club on Monday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will support the ongoing preservation of the iconic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse. The 2025 Light Keeper’s Open invites golfers of all skill levels to […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
Skin cancer is one of the most common – and treatable – types of cancer when detected early. To promote early detection, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has introduced a handheld diagnostic device called the DermaSensor to help assess suspicious skin lesions more quickly and accurately as part of routine patient care. The DermaSensor uses […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Education, Featured News, News.
Schools of excellence The Island School has earned an A for the eighth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking. “I’m proud to share that The Island School has once again earned an ‘A’ rating from the Florida Department of Education for 2025,” wrote Christine Oliver, head of The Island […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it. The new Silver King will join the two ladder trucks and the tanker as part of the main BGFD fleet. Here, details of the new engine […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande. Peter Soderberg, Chair of the Church Council at Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, issued a statement to the Beacon, and sent it out to members […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
While construction has not commenced on the Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park, there is progress. The bathroom area will be to the north end of the Sea Grape parking area at the park. Currently, it is marked and blocked off and the rest of the parking area is still in use. John […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: As has been a weekly occurrence for the past year or so, I open my Beacon with trepidation around how the Beacon is planning to sew discord in our community related to the parking issue. What has, for decades, been a fun Friday morning ritual to catch up with the goings-on in […]