Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Boca Grande Fire Department is preparing for any water-related emergencies that may accompany the festivities. Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday Aug. 28, members of the fire department used the Boca Bay Beach House pool to practice water rescues in shifts, instructed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, News.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on September 11, 2024, to consider four items, including solar panels in the historic district. Cases include SCA2024-00005, a fence at 1771 17th Street East. This would approve an existing black 48” tall chain-link fence on the north and partial west property lines, and […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Real Estate.
A beachfront estate on Shore Lane sold this month for $21 million, marking one of the highest property sales in the area. Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders & Company represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The house at 4511 Shore Lane is set on over an acre on the Gulf of Mexico. […]
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Charlotte County officials are working to help with pedestrian safety at the north end of the island on Gasparilla Road. The discussion began with the possibility of creating a cross-walk across Gasparilla Road, at the intersection of Gulf Shores Drive. The Board of County Commissioners addressed the issue at their July 17 meeting, and noted […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Real Estate.
Notices of Proposed Property Taxes, or TRIM (Truth in Millage) have been sent out to Lee and Charlotte County property owners. These notices include each property’s market, assessed and taxable values, as well as any exemptions, for both 2024 and 2023. Lee County owners who disagree with the current market value of their property or […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Entertainment, News, Police & Fire, Sports & Outdoors.
No permit required, but fire, sheriff and Coast Guard present Possibly over 50,000 people are anticipated to attend the Boca H20 Music Festival, to be held on Saturday just off the north end of the island. The music festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is held in the water, with performers on […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Charles E. “Chuck” or “Charlie” Blanchard, age 80, passed away on August 17, 2024 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was surrounded by loved ones. After a long illness, he made the choice to go into Hospice care, and had time to reminisce, enjoying notes and calls from friends and loved ones. Charlie was […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Education, Profiles.
Being known as a jack of all trades is a good thing. It means you are versatile, resourceful, multi-talented and able to move smoothly from one helpful thing to another. The Boca Grande Preschool has just such a “Jack”: Jackie Eby. Jackie has been working (playing, hugging, laughing, loving, encouraging and so forth) at the […]
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New signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed this week, at locations including the beginning of the Lee County line. Tim Engstrom, of the public information office said that there were about a dozen of them. There are no new regulations, only a reminder of existing […]
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Johann Fust Community Library will be closed temporarily beginning Monday, Sept. 23, while the Fust Foundation conducts preventative maintenance. The work is expected to take one week, and the library is scheduled to reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Due dates on items checked out from this location will be extended and items will […]