Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, News.
On Nov 12., the future of the old Placida Bunk House will be on the discussion for Charlotte County’s Commissioners. The final report was received for the 2024 update of the preservation plan for the Placida Bunk House at the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. The report includes an updated preservation plan, restoration and preservation drawings, […]
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Lee County Government will close two post-Hurricane Milton comfort stations Friday afternoon because of the decrease in residents using the temporary facilities, including the one at the Boca Grande Community Center. However, the laundry facilities will stay open for one more week, through the week of Nov. 15.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Well, folks, the question is, “To Bee or Not to Bee,” and you better hope the answer is “To Bee,”or we are all going to “Not Be.” Thomas F. James, PhD TF James explained in his quote, “That was the reason, in a nutshell, why recently ‘The Bee’ has been declared to be ‘The Most […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Despite the recent storms, The 29th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing tournament is ON! The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and will benefit the Boca Grande Historic Society. This year, teams will set out to catch the two largest combined length redfish. If you are interested in participating […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.
This week, even more businesses reopened across the island after Hurricane Milton. As businesses reopen across the island, we are all striving for routine. Stop in & say hi! BGHC Foundation’s Cannon Jones & Yuliy Fedorshyn; BGHC Karen Harrison-Trent, Dr. Bret Kueber, Cara Onofrio, Lindsay Dalton & Jonna Foos; Kappy’s Kathy Tressler, Hunter Burchell, Richie […]
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Lemon Bay Girls Golf Team won 4th place (348 total) at the 2A Region 3 Tournament at The Club at Eaglebrooke in Lakeland earlier this week. The team narrowly missed qualifying for State Finals. Shown left to right: Coach Darrell Roach, Rachel Gillis, Makaila Lindsey, Lea Maday, Savannah Pope, Alaina Maday, Asst. Coach Matt Cartland. […]
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Lee County is working through a long list of road repairs on the side streets of Gasparilla Island. Currently, Lee County DOT has assessed all the damaged areas of roadways on Boca Grande and is preparing bids for the repair of the side streets, with work potentially beginning in less than two weeks. These repairs […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
The family of Robert (Bob) Edic invites you to join them in the celebration of his life on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Gulf Cove Park 5149 Norlander Drive Port Charlotte FL. 33881. Bob was the author of Fisherfolk of Charlotte Harbor Florida, co-editor of One Island Three Hometown, first-supporting member […]
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First-hand account of Helene escape one of many local stories BY BARBARA HUGHES Editor’s Note: Local gallery owner Barbara Hughes was one of the ‘lucky’ ones who came through Helene as it moved through Appalachia. She wrote this essay just after the storm; it is one of dozens of firsthand stories of locals who were […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will resume full operations beginning Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A physician is on duty after hours on weekends and holidays by phone. Call 941-964-2276 and follow the instructions for after-hours care. Unfortunately, the Clinic’s supply of flu, shingles, pneumonia, and RSV vaccines was lost to […]