Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Whether hunting is right or wrong, a spiritual experience,or an outlet for the killer instinct, one thing, it is not a sport. Sport is when individual teams compete against another under equal circumstances to determine who is the better at a given game or endeavor. Hunting will be a sport when deer, elk, bears, and […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
A new website has been launched to unite residents of Palm Island Estates against a proposed private sewer system that they believe could alter the community’s character. The updated website serves as a hub for information. “Who gives a crap? WE DO,” declares the Palm Island Estates Action Committee, highlighting their commitment to keeping sewer […]
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Residents of unincorporated Lee County are reminded that beginning Feb. 1, a one-day-a-week watering schedule will be in place through the end of May to conserve water and protect local aquifers. Lee County has had a water conservation ordinance for unincorporated communities since 2005. Last year, the Lee Board of County Commissioners revised the ordinance […]
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The Boca Grande Art Center is featuring the vibrant creations of award-winning artist Diana Runyon in its Exhibiting Members’ Series at Crews Bank & Trust on Park Avenue. Diana is a mixed media artist based in Placida, known for her work in stained glass, mosaics, and acrylic painting. She has been an active member of […]
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While there is no official date from the U.S.P.S., work continues on the exterior of the post office. Here, the terrazzo entrance is being cleaned on Thursday, Jan. 24. The next step is the work of the tenant, the USPS, in outfitting the interior and bringing interior items back. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Education, News.
The Boca Grande Preschool has secured a temporary location in Grove City, on Placida Road. The Preschool expects to open as soon as possible at its Grove City location. The building is a former preschool that was also damaged by hurricanes. It is now fully repaired, according to Board President Angela Steffan in an update […]
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Technology entrepreneur David Roux, at left, spoke to the Boca Grand Men’s Club on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Roux is the co-founder and former chairman of Silver Lake, a private equity tech investment firms. He held leadership roles at Oracle, Central Point and Lotus Development. His new venture is BayPine, focused helping “old economy” companies take […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Real Estate.
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has compiled an estimated list of financial losses to date from Hurricane Milton, totaling $1,486,847. This does not include the future work toward armoring the bridge approaches and causeway system, wrote Executive Director Kathy Banson in an email to the Beacon. “That phase is in the early stages, and we […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane raised a commissioner’s item during the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, regarding an upcoming Boca Grande Health Clinic zoning case. The case was heard and continued yet again on Thursday, Jan. 23. The hearing, in Fort Myers, was regarding a variance for parking spaces. The […]
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February is almost here and it’s time to start writing your Valentines. The Valentines can be to the person you love, or anything or situation that needs some love. If you want to submit a Love Line for this year’s Valentine’s Day edition, you must send it in by Tuesday, Feb. 11. Preferred format is […]