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In a move to honor its legacy and mark a new chapter in its storied history, Carr Companies has announced that it is rebranding to CarrAmerica. “As we transition to CarrAmerica, we are more committed than ever to building the communities of tomorrow,” said Austin Flajser, president and chief executive officer of CarrAmerica. “Our new […]
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A Lee County Sheriff deputy shut down a noisy party boat anchored off the Gasparilla Island State Park beaches over the Fourth of July weekend. The boat was offshore, but it was so loud it ruined the peace for the dozens gathered on the beach. It was also in violation of county ordinances. It is […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The issue of parking and beach access in Boca Grande is not unique to Gasparilla Island, or even Southwest Florida. University of Virginia historian Prof. Andrew Kahrl studies the social and environmental history of land use, real estate and racial inequality in the U.S., and teaches courses on African American history, real estate and U.S. […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
When marine emergencies require a multi-agency approach, Lee County’s Marine Emergency Response Team, or MERT, provides vital communication among agencies. On June 22, there were multiple marine emergencies at once, including an overturned boat and a propeller strike (See “Propeller strike highlights dangerous boating weekend” in the June 28 edition of the Beacon). In a […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The summer heat has started to really bring water temperatures up making the inshore shallow water fishing a little finicky. Lots of snook are still being caught but look to target them in deeper moving water where it’s not so hot. Redfish are still being caught as well on high tides […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
Each day seems to be a series of completely new surprises in our national story, where news cycles move so quickly. What was once a 24-hour issue now seems to be a two-hour cycle, and then the next crazy thing happens. A 24-minute cycle now? On to the next! For those who live and work […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Alfons H.V. Wieschhorster passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Merfeld, North Rhein Westphalia, Germany, on October 5, 1939. Alfons immigrated to Canada in 1959 and then the United States in 1962. Alfons served in the United States Army in the early ‘60s, becoming a United States citizen in 1971. Chef Alfons was […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, Featured News.
While there is no official plan for parking for Boca Grande from Lee County, county officials are already circulating a draft list of ideas for this island and parking. The Beacon is sorting through them. In the proposal is a sign board and electronic parking system. Another item is a two-hour parking limit. These would […]
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BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY Last week, I mentioned that our earliest loggerhead nests had started to hatch. Generally, loggerhead nests will incubate for 45 to 70 days. If the nests are up in the dune grasses or under the shade of some other vegetation, the incubation time may be more on the longer end of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
A dozen local retailers and officials came to a meeting to discuss possible parking restrictions in Boca Grande on Monday, July 8 at the Boca Grande Community Center. There was some confusion as to whether there was a “meeting” at all. The original meeting had been called by Sue Sligar, of Gilchrist Interiors. She had […]