Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Events, News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department will have a “push-in” ceremony to formally welcome their two new tender and engine, the T-231 Megalodon, and E-231 Silver King. The ceremony, set for 10 a.m., will include a short parade, a Sept. 11 moment of silence and the blessing of the apparatus. The department encourages the community to […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Featured News, Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
Master naturalist, water advocate Many Beacon readers will recognize Michelle Starr. Over the years, she has guided countless eco-tours through Boca Grande’s waters, teaching visitors about the marine life that thrives here and the fragile ecosystems that sustain it. She has also contributed to the Beacon as a guest writer, sharing insights on local nature […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact the two recent hurricanes have had on our community and the challenges it poses for so many. Through these unprecedented times, our number one priority remains serving our community and our […]
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Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week: Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 9 a.m. – County Commission Regular and Land Use Meeting, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, […]
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The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with Charlotte County Public Works, has installed over 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and intersections throughout unincorporated areas of Charlotte County. These 3-inch-wide bands, which feature both the color and letter of evacuation zones, are designed to make it easier for residents and visitors […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO The First Annual Sandbar Music Festival was held between Pine Island and Cayo Costa. TEN YEARS AGO Permits and licensing had been procured for season two of the Boca Grande Farmers Market to start in October and run through April. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Lighthouse turned 120 years old, and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Next Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, our own Boca Grande Fire Department will celebrate its new Silver King engine and Megalodon tender by having a “push in” ceremony to commemorate this new equipment. It will hearken back to horse and buggy days, when fire pumpers were all pulled as wagons. The idea of including the community […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“The Skies Belong to the Birds and we must safeguard their migratory routes.” Attributed to Rachel Carson, American marine biologist and conservationist, and writer of the 1960 book, “Silent Spring” If Rachel Carson were alive today, she would be distraught on the plight of all migratory birds that are now attempting to follow their seasonal […]
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Paving maintenance will begin on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail in Placida starting Sept. 3, 2025. Various sections of the trail will undergo repaving during this time; the entire project should take no more than two weeks. The trail will remain open but users are asked to use caution while moving through work areas. The […]
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public feedback from interested parties on proposed rule change concepts relating to outdoor caging, biosecurity, collection and transport of prohibited, live green iguanas. A series of virtual public meetings will be held on Sept. 4, 5 and 6, to present proposed rule change concepts and collect […]