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Get a Fire Dept. Tee to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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

The Boca Grande Fire Department’s annual breast cancer awareness T-shirts are in. This year, the department decided to support the wife of a Sarasota County fireman who has just had her breast cancer surgery. The T-shirts are $20. Look for the brigade on Saturdays out at the corner near Fugate’s. You can also go by […]

Tourist Development Tax Assists Barrier Island Parks

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.

Project number 403386 will provide $68,714 for a boat to transport volunteers and staff to and from Cayo Costa for maintenance duties and trash removal. The project, agenda item 401710, will also include interpretive signage and overall maintenance of the shoreline facility for a cost of $44,500.

The Inn has opened … but where has our Picnic Basket gone?

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

The Picnic Basket is gone. It was not taken by a wayward bear named Yogi, but instead has disappeared because of a complaint to Lee County by a Boca Grande resident. 

The basis of the complaint made in September was that it was parked on “undeveloped land,” which is specifically mentioned in Lee County code as being against regulation. The inspector who came out also cited the fact that the food trailer had tables and chairs set up, as well as shade umbrellas.

Wayne’s last ride with the Boca Grande Fire Department

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.

There are always those guys who fly under the radar whenever possible and, quite often, they are the true heroes. Firefighter Wayne Griffith flew so low under the radar, it’s hard to find people who knew him very well, much less had heard him utter a word. We all knew his face, though, because whenever […]

Five more years: Lee County renews lease for Fust Library

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, News.

At their Oct. 3, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Lee County approved and extended their lease with the Johann Fust Library Foundation, Inc. for the Boca Grande branch library.
The lease amount, which was set for $56,250 for the upcoming year, was approved in September as part of the County’s $2.5 billion budget.
The monthly rental cost is $4,687.50 (or $56,250 annually). Utility costs, janitorial services and maintenance are provided by the Foundation at no additional cost. The Foundation also continues to maintain the library archives, shell collection and campus, as well as offering speakers and events.

As of October tax deadline, Ian still highly ‘unqualified’

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.

A tax deduction wrinkle related to the deductibility of Hurricane Ian is still not resolved, a year out from the disaster, and just a few weeks before the final 2022 Internal Revenue Service tax filing date of Oct. 15.
The sponsor of the tax relief bill, Rep. Greg Steube, has reported some action on it, according to Sadie Thorman, communications director for Steube, who represents Charlotte County. She messaged the Beacon Monday that the committee action was imminent. Steube also tweeted on X.com that the House Ways and Means Committee was holding a markup session on a bill to fix it.
On Sept. 28, Steube urged the committee to act.

As we say good bye to one, we welcome another

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, News.

It’s official. Fr. Anthony Hewitt has been installed as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic parish. While Father Anthony took over his duties in Boca Grande in July, there were some formalities that needed to be taken care of before the assignment was official. These took place Sunday, Oct. 1, at the church.

Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, under whose auspices Our Lady of Mercy parish operates, came to Boca Grande to finalize those details. The bishop and Fr. Anthony celebrated the 10:30 a.m. Mass together, along with about 50 members of the parish and Fr. Anthony’s family.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local Toys for Tots program already getting ready for Christmas, donations being accepted

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

To the Editor: I know it seems early, but the Charlotte County “Toys for Tots” campaign  has already begun. Please email Toys for Tots if you have any questions at charlotte.county.florida@toysfortots.org.   The following is the timeline for the program this year: • Application Open Date: 10/1/2023 (date campaign begins accepting toy applications) • Application […]