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Lee County Parks & Recreation, operator of the Boca Grande Community Center and operator of parks on Gasparilla Island, is asking the public to help improve its services and amenities offered by participating in a biennial needs assessment survey. The survey is available on the homepage of the Parks & Recreation website at leeparks.org and […]
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The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament is set for Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23. This year, the Grande Tradition honorees at the Captain’s Party are Merritt ‘Babe’ Darna and the late Isabelle Joiner. Each day, the tournament runs from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The awards are on Thursday, May 23 beginning with a […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Last Wednesday evening, May 8, Boca Grande Outfitters hosted a fly tying social above the store. As someone who has never fly fished, let alone tied a fly, I was the obvious choice to go represent the Beacon. I am from Colorado, where fly fishing is very popular and there are plenty of places to […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
The newly rebuilt South Beach Bar & Grille has temporary power, and they hope to have the building turned over to them by mid-June, said co-owner Bart DeStefano. “We’re going to go as fast as we can once the contractors turn over the building to us,” DeStefano said. They are hoping to open the Boca […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
The Boca Grande Quarantine House, the oldest house on Gasparilla Island, is on the market for the first time in its history. The house, built in 1892, has four bedrooms and four baths. It includes the old 19th century house, as well as a comfy but compatible separate addition, built by Safety Harbor Builders. “There […]
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The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a workshop at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte. Topics include Charlotte Harbor CRA, Public Works long-range projections – Transportation Trust Fund, an insurance update; and commissioner, administrator, and county attorney comments. The meeting […]
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Allegiant this week began service from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. The company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $38. “Following great travel demand, we are thrilled to expand our service at PGD and offer affordable travel options to the community,” said Drew […]
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On Wednesday, May 29th, The Island School will be hold a golf cart parade to recognize their 5th-grade graduates. Please join them in celebrating this milestone by stepping outside your business or home between 11:45 a.m. to noon, giving the 5th graders a clap, a wave, and a cheer to show you support for all […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Mothers are the gardenersof the wind-blown wildflowers.They water them with happy tears. Happy with them for many yearseven as the hours ring with sweet,sad melodies sighing through their bowers.” –Nicholas Gordon, author, poet Please forgive the above old cliche describing the life of a mother. But it is so true. Last year’s Mother’s Day column […]
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Induction to Thespian Troupe 257, Thespian’s President’s List Scholar (cumulative grade point average 4.0 or higher), Best thespian and Troupe officer, Best supporting actor for her role in Beauty and the Beast. 2 Star Thespian Makaila Lindsey is pictured below with her parents. Photos Submitted