Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Real Estate.
GIWA rate change At their April 1, 2025, meeting, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution to approve Gasparilla Island Water Association’s new rate structure. On January 21, 2025, GIWA’s membership voted to implement a new rate structure with a 3.5 percent increase on April 1, 2025, followed by 7 percent on […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
At the Boca Grande Historic Preservation board meeting Tuesday, Friends of Boca Grande presented a slight change to their renovation plans for the Boca Grande Community Center. They wish to add an arched entranceway to the left front of the building; the entryway will echo the existing features and arches at The Island School and […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
The most solemn week of the Christian year is next week, known as Holy Week. It is really not a full week, but the number of special services and remembrances make five days seem much longer and perhaps are more impactful for the intensity of those five days. Specific times and places can be found […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Boca Grande resident and veteran Bob Fletcher joined the 22nd Southwest Florida Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 8. “It was phenomenal from start to finish,” said Fletcher, who served during the Korean Conflict. Tuesday’s flight, which was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, took off early in the morning from Punta Gorda Airport and returned […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
A house model, and last-minute updates to a design, helped to make the case that an island residence’s additions would be appropriate in scale to the Boca Grande Historic District. The main issue of the Wednesday, April 9 Historic Preservation meeting was the Bee Zee LLC residence, a ranch house built in 1952 at 1060 […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I would like to commend Gray Indelicato’s Opinion: “Golf Carts: Don’t blame the operator, etc.”, was brilliant. His observation of irresponsibility is not age related, was wise beyond his years. K. Y. Futch Boca Grande & Punta Gorda
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
Capt. Phil Woods was a special man. He had Interbay Marina on theGandy Causeway a lifetime ago. As a kid I walked around the marina one day and was amazed by all the snook around the boats. I got to know him when we tarpon fished Boca Grande Pass together back in the ‘80s. Capt. […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Opinion, Sports & Outdoors.
If a local captain is repeating a suggestion, you aren’t hearing it Spring fishing is not to be missed. We currently have an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on. Local fishing is on fire. The water has warmed up and our fish are hungry. Traffic has lightened up and tarpon season will be […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The long, long April is heightened by the day of Easter in A.D. 2025. Often, we hear the expression, “Easter is late this year, isn’t it?” Already, it was a bit quieter this week in terms of visitors. That meant that many of the kids and grandchildren came earlier during the various spring breaks, and […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
George Cooke Robinson passed away on April 1st, 2025, at age 81, due to complications from a fall. George was an avid traveler, chef, dog lover and investor who put his family above all else. George is survived by his partner of almost 30 years, Donna Moore; son Michael Robinson (Virginia); grandsons Brooks and Luke; […]