Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.
BY BRENT CROSS, PRESIDENT, THE GASPARILLA INN Editor’s note: Wednesday, The Gasparilla Inn sent a Letter to the Editor concerning parking in Boca Grande. The letter, from President and General Manager Brent Cross, is below: Serving as both residents and business owners, we recognize the importance of addressing parking concerns while preserving the unique characteristics […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
The news that parking in Boca Grande would be an agenda item at the Tuesday, June 4 Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting was a surprise to many in Boca Grande, including those opposed any changes to parking rules on Gilchrist Avenue. On Tuesday, May 28, the Rev. Daphne Johnson of Lighthouse United Methodist […]
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BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY For a limited time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is offering a unique way to mark a special occasion while also helping local sea turtles nesting on Gasparilla Island. “Adopting” a sea turtle nest can be that unusual birthday gift for the person who has everything, a special way to […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
Two people are under arrest after continuing to operate an illegal casino in Charlotte County. The arrests are one of a number of raids, as the county attempts to crack down on gambling that is happening in plain sight, in locations across the county. “These businesses continued to operate after we executed search warrants on […]
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for a new Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park. Contractors must be licensed to work in this jurisdiction, and bids must be submitted no later than 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25. The contractor will provide […]
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Allegiant Travel Company on May 30 began seasonal service from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Huntington, West Virginia. This is part of the airline’s latest seasonal expansion in 66 cities across the country and 81 different routes. The flights to Huntington, West Virginia serve Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS). At Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, Featured News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament is this Saturday, June 8, organized by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, with fishing from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be games and fun activities at registration, including laser tag. Awards will […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Emma Doras has only been at the Boca Bay Associations for about three weeks, but she brings good experience and a love for Boca Grande with her as the new community association manager and general manager of Boca Bay. She also credits the association’s board with “great foresight” in having Sue Najar remain available to […]
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The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with county staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasparilla Island during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 4. Vice Chairman Ruane presented the parking as a commissioners’ item that was […]
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A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued a child and seven adults, Saturday June 1, after their 28-foot boat capsized 36 miles west of Boca Grande. No injuries were reported. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders received the boaters’ distress call through VHF-FM channel 16, where the boaters reported that their vessel was sinking and activated […]