Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in News.
With Halloween upon us and the veil between natural and supernatural being very thin, we try to keep with the season by presenting you with some spooky tales. We have covered most of the ground on the island, but this particular story that was found earlier in the year was put in a folder for […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Heidi Ann Cahill, 49, of Port Charlotte passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. A gathering for Heidi will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Kays, Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 1935 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, 34293. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at lemonbayfh.com […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, Obituaries.
A Celebration of Life service for Norm George will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. A memorial luncheon will be held afterward at 12:30 p.m., at the Boca Bay Power House. Norm passed away on July 24, 2022.
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.
It was time for Barbara Stirling to open a new book, to try something different. She is not one to stagnate or rest on her laurels, so the newest incarnation of Barbara is as a thespian.
No, that is a bit grandiose for her taste. She has taken up community theater.
“I am a novice actor. I am a behind-the-big-people-in-front kind of actor,” she insisted. “I am the kind of person who loves to watch and be with these actors and actresses. They are so enthusiastic and they are so inclusive.”
Barbara is one of several community members who have decided this year to be part of the Royal Palm Players. She is moving from an audience position to an “on stage” position. And she is loving it. She will be playing several parts in the first program of the season, “The Dining Room on Boca Grande,” opening in mid-November.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor:
Preparations are underway for the upcoming Lemon Bay Garden Club 2023 Garden Tour & Fair. The self-guided tour includes seven beautiful local gardens. Save the dates, Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured again this year is our fabulous plant sale, handcrafted crafts and cards and gift basket raffle. Presale is Thursday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. – noon at Lemon Bay Garden Club.
Proceeds provide college scholarships, youth nature “camperships” as well as community projects.
For tickets and more information, contact 941 474-9068. Tour donation is $15.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Featured News, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor:
The structured parking plan that now seems to be a source of controversy is not about Gilchrist Ave. The plan is for the Lee County portion of Gasparilla Island. It is intended to protect our entire community from becoming a massive beach parking lot, which it soon will be because of the exploding population growth around us. Aside from the tens of thousands of platted lots on the Cape Haze Peninsula, there are thousands of new homes being built from Winchester Boulevard all the way out South River Road to I-75. Have you noticed the new subdivisions and apartments under construction on SR 776 on the way to Murdock? Where do you think all of these people will be going to the beach?
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor:
As a member of the Boca Grande Parking Committee, created by the GICIA in 2015, I am thrilled that a comprehensive parking plan is up for a vote by the Lee County commissioners on Tuesday, November 7th. Commissioner Kevin Ruane will present his structured parking proposal. It is very comprehensive, ensuring that, for example, a change in parking regulations that benefits one neighborhood doesn’t harm another. The commissioner’s plan is similar to the one he implemented very successfully in Sanibel.
Commissioner Ruane presented this plan to the Parking Committee in April 2022. The committee voted unanimously to adapt it for Boca Grande.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Columns, Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGOIslanders came together with donations for victiams of Hurricane Michael in the Panhandle. Smitty, J.T. and Chef Jim were back together in one place – Hudson’s Grocery. TEN YEARS AGOThe Temp’s martini sign got a check-up, as it was 36 years old. Jack Damioli resigned as president and general manager of The Gasparilla […]
Written by Tim Banfell on . Posted in Columns, Entertainment.
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Columns.