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Lee County recycling is number one, but there is still much work to be done

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Lee County Solid Waste has been named Florida’s top county recycling operator by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The amount of material Lee County residents recycled in 2021 would be enough to fill 168 football fields with material 70 feet high – as high as the highest point on the Sanibel Causeway.  Lee […]

TURTLE TALK: Need turtle info? Look to Turtle Talks to find out more

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Columns, News.

Right before a busy beach-going holiday, it is common for Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers to encounter innumerable individuals asking for additional information once they learn about the nesting of turtles on the Island. Outreach is one of the primary goals for turtle patrollers as they attempt to raise awareness and encourage participation in BGSTA. “Turtle Talks” is a children’s activity book patrollers give out during nesting season in a continuing effort to educate, inform and create interest in sea turtle nesting. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ken Burnette

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Ken Burnette wants to die in Boca Grande – but not for a good long time. He and his wife, Barbara,  have fallen in love with Boca Grande and want to live in this town, on this island, until they move on to the next realm. They both hope that will be many years from […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader grateful for deployed soldiers, their stories and what the symbolism of RED Friday is

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

I enjoyed reading your article by Sheila Evans in the April 22, 2022 copy of your Boca Beacon. That article brings awareness to the sacrifices and commitment by our Armed Forces that chose to serve our country and are deployed around the world for the defense of freedom. E3 Jonathan Price is a fine example of this commitment, and as your article noted, is deployed to Eastern Europe. My congratulations go out to the owners of Herbeque Catering, Herbert and Danielle Prince, for raising such a patriotic son.

Four times a winner! 

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

Waylon makes history with the most buckles under his belt Capt. Waylon Mills got together with the Boca Grande Fishing Guides’ Association and a few close friends and family to celebrate his fourth win of the Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle, in the Caribbean Room at the Temp on Monday, June 27. This is the […]

VOTE! 2022 Primary election information you should know 

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.

The Lee County Supervisor of Elections office will mail new voter information cards to all active Lee County voters this month. The voter information cards will include the voter’s personal information, voting districts, precinct number, Election Day voting location and party affiliation. Visit lee.vote to check your voter registration status, Vote-by-Mail Ballot status, request a […]

Fourth of July Freedom Golf Cart Parade details

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Got your bunting picked out? Your pinwheels primed? Your streamers slung high and low? We hope you do, because on Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m. the new traditional Freedom Gulf Cart Parade will begin. Line-up begins at 8:30 a.m. but you might want to be there even a bit earlier to ensure a good […]

A visit from the sheriff, a new golf cart for our guys

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.

 “Boca Grande is very near and dear to my heart,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Lee County is growing at the fastest rate in the country. Boca Grande is a beautiful place to visit. Visitors walk along Boca Grande and see mom and pop stores. It’s got a small town feel and we want to preserve it.”