Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
A regular Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. next Tuesday, March 18. On the agenda is a rate increase for the Gasparilla Island Water Authority. There is no agenda item concerning parking in Boca Grande at press time; however, the topic may be raised as a commissioner’s item (which is […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The fate of the Amory Chapel, severely damaged during hurricanes Helene and Milton, is still in question. The issue came up after the Boca Beacon raised it with Lee County Planner Peter Blackwell at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board. “We want to get it fixed because it is a significant property on this island,” […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
A group of routine house elevations easily passed the Boca Grande Preservation Board at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 12, but it was a movie still from the 2003 Boca Grande movie “Out of Time” that helped sway the decision in a storefront renovation. The first case was the Jenkins residence at 331 Tarpon […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Florida Park Service is seeking a business partner to provide visitor services at Cayo Costa State Park. The scope of services is listed as concession operation, including, but not limited to ferry service, merchandise sales, recreational equipment rentals, overnight accommodations and glamping. There is a mandatory onsite meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1 […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Robert (Bob) W. Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. Bob grew up with siblings Leo (decd.) (sp. Betsy Horgan), Susan (sp. Tom Wilson decd.), and David (Bonnie Horgan). At age […]
Written by Susan Hanafee on . Posted in Profiles.
Jan Myers & Crew When back-to-back hurricanes swept away the contents of her garage storage area, Jan Myers fretted that she wouldn’t be able to stage the annual United Methodist Church charity furniture sale. She’s happy to say she was wrong. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“The World is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” Paulo Coelho, Novelist, Author of Alchemist, lyricist Have you noticed lately that quite a few people have an opinion on the fate of the nation? Family gatherings have become combat zones, where it is necessary for a brave soul to issue a rule: no […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The redfish and snook have been very active in the backcountry this week! Between the hard south winds and even harder northwest winds, lots of snook and redfish have decided that it’s time to eat! The higher tides have showcased the redfish bite best while the lower tides have seemed to […]
Written by Susan Hanafee on . Posted in Opinion.
The Art Center on our little island in Southwest Florida was hard hit by back-to-back hurricanes last fall. The hardwood floors had to be replaced as well as some drywall. Now the county, which owns the building, reportedly wants to put down carpet as the new flooring. “Carpet?!” I said when my friend told me […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Opinion.
BY DUANE ZOBRIST, OWNER GASPARILLA ADVENTURES As a business owner in downtown Boca Grande, I’ve watched our island community flourish through hospitality, charm, and the warmth of local businesses; especially these past months as we all pull together to recover from hurricane Milton. Today, however, we’re facing a decision by the county commission that […]