Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
This Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Boca Grande Health Clinic appeared in front of a Lee County Hearing Examiner to discuss parking requirements for their new building project. There was no ruling; the county continued the case until Nov. 22, 2024. The process is independent of the county manager and his departments. The case is VAR2023-00002. […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News.
While some restaurants and businesses are closed this time of year, many are still open and are rolling out sales during this Labor Day weekend and beyond. “There’s a lot to offer at great prices this time of year,” said Ruth Amen of The Palm on Park. “It will definitely be worth the visit.” The […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
A state-wide Great Outdoors Initiative by Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which aims to add amenities like golf and pickleball to several Florida State Parks, does not affect our nearby state parks. At a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis pulled back from the proposals, which he called “half-baked and not ready for primetime,” and […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Sports & Outdoors.
To the Editor: I wish to thank Ms. Savas for her eye-opening article on wind turbines (Aug. 23, 2024 issue). The inefficiency, number one. The harm even one can cause when it is damaged and breaks apart. The miles of cable laid beneath the water to be able reach anyone. Anyone? Where is the funding […]
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BY COREY ANGLIN,THE GASPARILLA INN During our annual Management Training last summer, we had the pleasure of connecting with Devon Harris, one of the founding members of the Jamaica National Bobsled Team. Devon is now a motivational speaker who brought insight and encouragement to our team. He also introduced us to the Drews Avenue Primary […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News.
Tucked into the corner of Tiffany Square Plaza in Englewood is a used bookstore with all the charm of a favorite childhood library. Caitlin Harper runs The Book Worm entirely by herself, working there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. She is very softspoken, in a manner which makes it obvious she […]
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Gasparilla Island Water Association Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable water supply. From Sept. 16, 2024, at 8 a.m. through October 25, 2024, GIWA will disinfect the water with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines). This conversion to chlorine (which is a stronger disinfectant) from […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Florida experiences sewage spills by local government facilities after every significant rain event, such as Tropical Storm Debby. Over six million gallons of untreated sewage were dumped as Debby passed by Southwest Florida, and 11.5 million gallons of partially treated water were discharged, according to WTSP. Charlotte County luckily had no discharges. This was a […]
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The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS), in partnership with Keep Lee County Beautiful, has announced the 2024 International Coastal Beach Cleanup on Boca Grande, a vital part of the global initiative to protect oceans and coastlines. The beach cleanup will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at the […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Priscilla Pope Masselink died on August 12, 2024 at her home in Sorrento, Maine after a 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Priscilla was 67 years old. She was surrounded by her loving family and embraced virtually in the arms of countless friends from her Maine childhood in Bangor and Sorrento, her college years at Duke […]