Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D.BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Have you ever eaten a light salad for lunch only to raid the cookie jar by 3 p.m.? Have you convinced yourself that coffee counts as breakfast? Ever accidentally eaten an entire bag of chips? You’re not alone. It’s fine. Nutrition isn’t about perfection – it’s about […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Entertainment, Events, Featured News, News.
Every Friday in March, The Pink Pony Courtyard will host the Friday Night Frondezvous Mini Market from 6 to 9 p.m.. The upcoming March 14th event features live music by “Shindig,” complimentary food from Tortuga Mexican Street Cuisine, and a variety of vendors: Gluten Free, Deliciously! (baked goods & macaroons), Blondies by Brookie (fairy hair), […]
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Jane Ringer of the Boca Grande Camera Club had some fun with O’Winnie, ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The club meets regularly during season to share ideas, critique photos and hear speakers. The Beacon has welcomed them over the years to contribute to our pages. Photo by Jane Ringer
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 […]
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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 […]