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Alfons Wieschhorster 1939-2024

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

Alfons H.V. Wieschhorster passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Merfeld, North Rhein Westphalia, Germany, on October 5, 1939. Alfons immigrated to Canada in 1959 and then the United States in 1962. Alfons served in the United States Army in the early ‘60s, becoming a United States citizen in 1971. Chef Alfons was […]

Ford Bowman Draper Jr. 1942-2024

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

Ford Bowman Draper Jr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on June 22, 2024, at his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, after a short illness. Known affectionately to his many childhood friends as “Pete” after a favorite horse, Ford was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather known for his style, love of the outdoors, […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Took Baghdad, now construction and hunting, Rodney Yount

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Like many young people, Rodney Yount joined the military as a “young buck,” looking for adventure while showing his patriotism. He ended up having adventures, but he paid a bigger price for them than he bargained for. Today, Rodney works for Bowen Construction and tries to help other veterans who found how true the quote […]

Letters: Cart rentals and town parking

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: To begin with, Boca Grande Cart Rental is a business that allows long term rentals and seasonal guests to rent a golf cart. During season, most of our customers are renting carts and taking them back to their rentals. They are not parking anywhere near our location, as they are using them […]

Draft parking docs include digital sign board and vendor run ‘lot management’

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News.

While Lee County has not released any firm details about parking plans for Boca Grande, the county administration has already reviewed parking signage and equipment for the island. The information was shared with a county vendor and was seen at multiple staff levels. “I need a cost estimate for parking equipment in Boca Grande,” wrote […]

Where are the $igns to our $leepy little town?

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, Featured News.

While there is no official plan for parking for Boca Grande from Lee County, county officials are already circulating a draft list of ideas for this island and parking. The Beacon is sorting through them. In the proposal is a sign board and electronic parking system. Another item is a two-hour parking limit. These would […]

EcoWatch: Are we in the era of global boiling?

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.

The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that. It is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the […]

Gator Camp BBQ

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events.

Caroline Clabaugh won ribs from Gator Wilderness Camp School of Punta Gorda at the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce June Fun After Hours. They were picked up for a Pre-Fourth of July lunch for the Boca Beacon office. Gator Wilderness Camp School is a Christian camp for boys. Tyler Yoder, grill master and his smoker […]