Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
In Florida, November’s general election will include six state constitutional amendments — changes to the laws included in the State Constitution. Four of these amendments were approved to be on the ballot through a process involving approval by the State Legislature. The other two amendments qualified through a process initiated by individuals or groups other […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News, Real Estate.
The red-tile roofed estate just north of Fifth Street known as the Hacienda, has new signs for its restoration, courtesy of its contractor, Sarasota-based Ball Construction, Inc. Ron Marcotte of Ball was meeting with the owners last week. The Beacon reached out to Ball, but they were unable to comment. The firm has a longtime […]
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At the regular Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass raised a Commissioner’s Item about the status of parking decisions in Boca Grande. Board Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane was voted to lead a structured parking initiative back in 2022, and again in June of this year. “I know, […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
Happy endings can happen any time. Robert Walker, field superintendent for the Gasparilla Island Water Association, is a big believer in keeping the story going until that happy ending appears. Working at GIWA is a case in point. Before he was hired by his long-time friend, Ron Bolton, who is executive director of GIWA, Robert […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit this one out. Do something. You are not here by accident of fate, alive at an absolutely critical moment in the history of our planet.” Carl Sagan, American astronomer and planetary scientist We […]
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Suncoast Humane Society was awarded a $2,000 grant from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield. The new program will extend existing playgroups for shelter dogs to the public, allowing potential adopters to observe and interact with dogs in a natural, social setting. Currently, Suncoast Humane Society practices daily playgroups. […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
The Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 on the lawn at the Boca Grande Community Center. Contestants must set up by 10 a.m. and bring their own tables and propane. The Chamber will provide spoons, cups, […]
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Verizon and other contractors have been on island for the increased 5G service promised by the carrier. Across the island are Q-Tip shaped poles. Verizon had promised to have the service working throughout the island this year, after turning on select parts of the island. […]
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In August, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction, Lee Reefs, Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), Capt. Jay Withers, Clermont Oyster Bar and Lake County, to deploy two dump truckloads of recycled oyster shells to Turtle Bay in the Cape Haze Aquatic Reserve. Turtle Bay is located on Cape […]
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The Englewood Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Nico B’s Food Emporium at the Placida Village shopping center on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The chamber joined staff and owners Stephanie Brocardi-Albin and Darel Albin. The take-out, which unofficially opened in summer, sits next to the Sassy Tarts bakery, and features thin-crust pizza, soups, salad bar […]