Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The early November chill came this week. Those arriving here seemed happy about it, as it was colder every place else in America. Florida retailers always like the cold too; it is hard to get customers in the spirit of Christmas shopping when it is hot outside. In the old Florida days, when lots of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.
Lee County Deputy Barrs and his K-9 partner Birdie paid The Island School a visit on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Birdie is a Labrador, and her primary duty is to search for weapons on school campuses. She is one of two dogs specifically assigned to Lee County schools. This was a strictly educational visit, providing a […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR It’s one of my favorite times of year to fish snook and reds in Charlotte Harbor. Halloween time is always great! This year it would seem a bunch of fish have parked themselves in our area. I can not tell if they have a resident permit or if they are on […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events.
Charlotte County Community Services will host a retrospective series of the films of Robert Altman (1947-2006) at the Port Charlotte Library this month. This three-part film series explores the film and artistry of the legendary director Robert Altman, best known for his hit “M*A*S*H” with Elliot Gould and Donald Sutherland. He was a director of […]
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The Boca Beacon got its own 3-hour parking sign last Sunday, as Lee County DOT crews worked weekend hours to get them all installed across the island. A reminder that the new ordinance is not being enforced until parking passes are distributed; as of last report from Lee County, the parking permits would be issued […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month and freezes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Reverend Alexander Scotland’s Discipleship Driven Ministries in Port Charlotte has become a crucial lifeline for struggling families. Beginning Nov. 1, SNAP benefits were halted. Many low-income families rely on these funds to afford food, and as such, these […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Next Wednesday, the Charlotte County Commission will again take up the issue of Boca Grande parking. The Nov. 12 meeting has an agenda item relating to Boca Grande parking which reads, “Consider adopting a Resolution initiating Florida Statute Chapter 164 Conflict Resolution Procedures relating to parking on Boca Grande.” Chapter 164 is a state-mandated process […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Community History, Profiles.
Ceremony to be held at 5th Street When residents and visitors gather on Veterans Day at the corner of Gilchrist Avenue and 5th Street, they will do so at a site that has quietly commemorated military service for more than 70 years. The Boca Grande Veterans Memorial, first established in the early 1950s, continues to […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
Editor’s Note: Last week, Emerson Wickwire sent us a letter mailed to Charlotte County commissioners, in the wake of their concerns about parking in Boca Grande. The letter, in the Oct. 31 issue, had some ideas on how they might help with the concerns of Boca Grande. We did not have room for his companion […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
Maintenance worker Peter Frazzetta, up early Tuesday Nov. 4, helped saved the historic Collier Inn on Useppa Island from a fire during its renovation. “He gets up early and grades the roads before light,” said Useppa Fire Rescue’s Chief Marc Mascarelli. “He saw the flicker. If it wasn’t for him, The Collier Inn would be […]