Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO A Port Charlotte youth visiting with a church group drowned at the south end of the island. In another scenario, two lives were saved from drowning when beachgoers formed a human chain (with some help from a pool noodle) out into the water. This incident occurred in the same spot where the […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
Pine Island Commercial Marina, 6001 Maria Drive, Saint James City will close Monday, July 25, through the remainder of the year for improvements to include dredging, seawall replacement and installation of ADA parking spaces. The marina is expected to reopen in January.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Editorial.
The Restoration Blueprint describes proposed changes to boundaries and regulations, both sanctuary-wide and within specific marine zones. It also includes a draft revised management plan, last revised in 2007, that contains a suite of non-regulatory goals and objectives that will help the sanctuary respond to challenges from changing conditions, use patterns and emerging threats to sanctuary resources.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Editorial.
Submitted by the Florida Department of Elections Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory confirming that Florida is well ahead of the nation on election cybersecurity. The report calls attention to “vulnerabilities” and a voting system version that is neither used nor certified for use in Florida. The report references Dominion […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community, News.
The roadwork scheduled for Boca Grande has begun. In April the Lee County Department of Transportation approved a plan on behalf of Lee County commissioners that partners the county with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC in resurfacing Boca Grande roads.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
When asked about Lee County’s projected general funding budget of $85,000 for fiscal year 2022-23 for the courts, and $850,000 for fiscal year 2023-24, Clayton confirmed that those funds are specifically allotted for the island’s public tennis/pickleball courts.
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 […]
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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 […]
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“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.”
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Charlotte County commissioners also discussed the 358 units that are proposed by Lennar Homes for 12901, 12951 and 13001 Gasparilla Road, which is just west/southwest of the Coral Creek Golf Club. Attorney Rob Berntsson from Big W Law Firm sent a letter to Charlotte County administrators on behalf of his client, Habern Acquisition LLC ETAL, asking for the county’s clarification on zoning for the lots.