Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
SUBMITTED BY THE KAISER FAMILY Our Dad sadly left us. Nicholas Thomas Kaiser passed away on 5 June, 2024. He was 90. Nick was born on December 6, 1933 in Houghton, Michigan to Grace Eleanor Richards and Nicholas Jacob Kaiser. He was the oldest of two children – with younger sister Jane serving as his […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Five members of the Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel sent a letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon about their resignations on Tuesday, June 25. This decision follows the Lee County Commissioners’ meeting on May 28, during which the board voted for Commissioner Kevin Ruane to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Real Estate.
Gasparilla Island Water Association is implementing a new customer portal that allows customers to easily manage their utility accounts, monitor usage, view bills and enroll in Paperless, Autopay by E- check or credit card, or Text to Pay. Current ACH customers will not need to sign up for Autopay in the new online portal unless […]
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The San Clemente-California-based Surfrider Foundation’s Florida office is asking members and friends to support Florida’s House Bill 165, Sampling of Beach Waters and Public Bathing Spaces. It is on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk awaiting signature. He has until July 2, 2024 to veto or sign. The law would ensure that everyone who goes to the […]
Written by Drew Stanley on . Posted in Featured News, Legal, News.
After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Balloon releases were once a common part of the Florida tourism landscape, but worries over ocean pollution have made them unfashionable, and now illegal. The balloon rule is among a slew of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
A roundup of upcoming events and specials in Boca Grande and around Cape Haze and Charlotte County. Some events: Golf Cart Parade: Lineup for the Fourth of July parade begins on Thursday, July 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the gravel lot at Scarpa’s Coastal. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. Decorate your golf cart […]
Written by Evan Dunbar on . Posted in Community, Travel.
A list of and guide to the parking areas in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island by the Boca Beacon.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Sea turtles have stood the test of time. They are among the oldest living creatures on Earth. Their origins date back at least 110 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But plastic pollution threatens the future of these amazing survivors. At least 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the ocean per […]
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June 25 is the deadline for bids for new bathrooms at Gasparilla Island State Park and their Sea Grape lot. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for the Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park. Contractors must be licensed to work in this […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Events, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Educate Boca Golf Scramble on Monday, Oct. 7. The Chamber’s “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a non-profit corporation established by the Chamber to administer its scholarship fund-raising and awards. Recipients receive monetary assistance for college tuition, vocational training and special education. This year, the […]