Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
At the most recent Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting, the issue of the speed of Lee County building permits came up. Member Becky Paterson had an issue of the speed of permits for her building, and made a suggestion for a dedicated building-permits person for Boca Grande. “Pretty much everything is way far behind,” […]
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The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to discuss the preservation and restoration plans for the historic Placida Bunkhouse. The meeting will address ongoing efforts to stabilize the structure, potential restoration options, and the financial implications of various proposals. It is currently at the entrance to […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Entertainment, Events, News.
BY SUSAN HANAFEE Imagine having a great time eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction, and checking out the bargains and books at the annual Strawberry Festival in Boca Grande. Now imagine that all that fun benefits charities that serve local women and children in need. No need to imagine. It’s all true. […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
Dusty Hopkins knows how to tell a good story. It is one of the things that makes him a natural as the owner and publisher of the iconic Boca Grande newspaper, the “Boca Beacon.” Dusty was the guest speaker at this week’s History Bytes, sponsored by the Boca Grande Historical Society and hosted by the […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News, Police & Fire.
Possible demolition for house, outside of official Historic District A once-historic sheriff’s deputy house owned by Lee County is still unrepaired, four months after Hurricane Helene. Currently, a resident deputy and his wife are living in a recreational vehicle on the property. The county would like to build a new house there for the Lee […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Since this season began, we have been experiencing the increasing degradation of our Historic District and its residential beach street neighborhoods, which on some days, are completely overrun. Beach parking has been chaotic and is overflowing into adjacent areas causing visibility and safety issues. This is the direct result of the unprecedented, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, News.
Here we are, just four months after two massive hurricanes, and Lee County Commissioners have moved forward with some sort of unspecific parking restriction scheme in Boca Grande. They did it Tuesday by leaving a discussion off the formal agenda. A few selected residents went speak on the issue of parking, seemingly representing the feelings […]
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Orlington Sinclair, son of Carlington Sinclair, was awarded the L.A. Ainger M.S. 8th grade Advanced Art Class/Charlotte County red ribbon. Photo submitted
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The walking path is officially OPEN! Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews will finish correcting the steep, washed-out areas along the Charlotte County stretch of the Bike Path by the end of February. Be aware that sand may be on the pavement while work is underway, and heavy […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize staff to pursue the purchase of two parcels, including an 80.5-acre parcel in Bokeelia, for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program. The Bokeelia parcel is near the Conservation 20/20 Smokehouse Bay Preserve and within the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve on the northeastern portion of Pine […]