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Long ballots make need for voter study and preparation in November election 

Because of a complex ballot in November and the possibility of longer lines, local election officials are asking citizens to check their registration online immediately. They’re also reminding voters that Florida voter registration deadline is Oct. 7.  “We are urging folks to go on the website,” said Leah Valenti, Charlotte County’s Supervisor of Elections. She […]

Preservation Board approves Tesla array, cottage renovation

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved four projects at their Sept. 11, 2024 meeting, including two Tesla solar projects. Present were members Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Becky Paterson and Chair Bill Caldwell.  The first request was to legitimize a black chain link fence at 1771 17th St. E. The fence was […]

1949: Boca Grande’s first newspaper, the Boca Grande Journal

BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The year was 1949, when NATO was established, West Germany was created, the People’s Republic of China was formally proclaimed and the Soviet Union began testing nuclear weapons. At that time, federal spending was $38.84 billion, unemployment 3.8 percent and the cost of a first-class stamp […]

Solar roofs and renovations to historic cottage slated

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on September 11, to consider four items, including two solar panel installations in the historic district. The cases include the Sackett house, 291 Gilchrist Ave., with new roof mounted solar panel arrays and the Soderberg house, 255 Whiskey Row. In each case, the solar […]

Plans in work for 2025 Visitor’s Guide; copies available

The Boca Beacon’s Visitor’s Guide is the only promotional magazine for travelers to Gasparilla Island, and an essential for advertisers, as it is the key to one of Florida’s wealthiest zip code, 33921. It includes restaurants, shopping, recreation and lodging options, as well local recreation ideas, such as boating and golf. Each year, the guide […]

Lee County Appraiser encourages review of property assessments

Island real estate not easy to categorize; values hold steady If property owners have questions about their assessments that came out in recently sent Truth in Millage notices (TRIM), they have until Sept. 17 to contact the Lee County Appraiser’s office online at leepa.org or call (239)533-6100. “The first thing is, I encourage people to […]