Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
The news that parking in Boca Grande would be an agenda item at the Tuesday, June 4 Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting was a surprise to many in Boca Grande, including those opposed any changes to parking rules on Gilchrist Avenue. On Tuesday, May 28, the Rev. Daphne Johnson of Lighthouse United Methodist […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with County staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasparilla Island during the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 4. Ruane, who represents the district that includes Boca Grande, presented parking in […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY For a limited time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is offering a unique way to mark a special occasion while also helping local sea turtles nesting on Gasparilla Island. “Adopting” a sea turtle nest can be that unusual birthday gift for the person who has everything, a special way to […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, Featured News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament is this Saturday, June 8, organized by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, with fishing from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be games and fun activities at registration, including laser tag. Awards will […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The State of Florida recognized the environmental sensitivity of our island by establishing it as a State Conservation District in the Gasparilla Island Conservation District Act of 1980. The Boca Grande Community Plan was adopted by ordinance into the Lee Plan in 2005. The primary Objective, 22.1, is as follows; “to […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Emma Doras has only been at the Boca Bay Associations for about three weeks, but she brings good experience and a love for Boca Grande with her as the new community association manager and general manager of Boca Bay. She also credits the association’s board with “great foresight” in having Sue Najar remain available to […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
In response to a number of letters sent by island residents concerning parking in Boca Grande, Lee County has released the following statement: “Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Gilchrist Avenue. “We understand there may be some confusion in the community. Lee County Administration and the Lee County Attorney’s Office […]
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BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN We are in the heart of tarpon season and you can get out there and catch a tarpon just about any way you like to fish for them. If you’ve never caught a tarpon, now is the time. The Pass continues to be the most consistent spot, but many are being […]
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BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY With summer vacations finally here, this seems to be the prime time of year to create elaborate, towering sandcastles perhaps surrounded by a deep, wide moat that is just waiting for that first wave of saltwater to fill the channel. Or maybe a group of young people will spend their beach […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire. A fire was called in at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday evening by fishermen who saw smoke coming from under the pier. Station 3 is near the trestle, and when firefighters arrived, […]