Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
As home and business repairs are getting underway in the wake of Hurricane Ian, it is important to remember that docks, boathouses, and other shoreline structures require building permits for construction. According to the Lee County Community Development’s Building and Permitting office, dock-related structures include boat lifts, boat davits, boathouses, fishing piers, boardwalks and mooring […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Nancy Ellen Pais of Oxford, Michigan and Boca Grande, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2022. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Ellen. She is survived by her husband, Don, and her children, Dan (Meg) Joe (Sue) Amy (Mark-Hans) and Dave, as well as her brother Tom and seven grandchildren: […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.
Being the president of your homeowners’ association can be a rewarding position, but it can also be a demanding one. Following Hurricane Ian, Ken Burnette, president of the Boca Grande North Condo Association, has found the job not only to be demanding, but heartbreaking, too. “We are still in the assessment phase,” he said, still […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Community History, News.
Thank you all for your patience as we deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. I am happy to report that the History Center and all of our historic treasures are safe and did not acquire any storm damage! Like so many of you, the personal homes of our board and staff have suffered damages […]
Written by Tim Banfell on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns.
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Written by Dave Horton on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns.
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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO While the island was still picking up debris from Hurricane Irma, Hal McCombs was introduced as the new president of the Royal Palm Players. TEN YEARS AGO A short video called “Rich History … Priceless Future: The Tarpon of Boca Grande Pass” was created by Brooks and Sean Paxton, highlighting our fishing […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor, The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation will kick off the season on November 1. “Welcome Back to the Island” will be the main theme of the first virtual event, which will feature Clinic Medical Director Raymond A. James, […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Island recovery is happening! Businesses are repairing, reopening, and the community is beginning to put itself back together. The Friends office re-opened this week and our team has been hard at work assessing the program schedule for the coming season. It’s true that for many, attending programs may not be at the […]