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The first mechanical opening of the Matlacha Drawbridge occurred this week. It was the first time the bridge had opened since 2022 when Hurricane Ian damaged it. Pine Island-Matlacha area motorists saw crews testing the drawbridge. The amount of time motorists waited for the drawbridge to open and close mirrored what would be a normal […]
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Kayak Fishing in Southwest Florida, the fourth and final talk in a series of free Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail-related programs, is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers. Presenter Justin Stuller, owner of Estero River Outfitters, will be discussing tips, tricks, trends and equipment. […]
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For years, Luke Russert was a familiar face in the halls of Congress, reporting for NBC News and following in the formidable footsteps of his father, the legendary Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert. But after a sudden departure from the spotlight, Russert embarked on a different kind of assignment: a three-year, six-continent quest for […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
This week, just before the start of the fourth and final presentation of this year’s History Bytes series, Boca Grande Historical Society Vice President Scott Shively made a surprise presentation to Betsy Fugate Joiner. The History Bytes program has just completed its 25th year, and Joiner was recognized for her key role in shaping the […]
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The Friends of Boca Grande Fire Department kicked-off fund-raising activities at the last gathering of the Boca Grande Men’s Club. At the meeting, Chief C.W. Blosser reviewed the activities needed to reestablish full capabilities and identified the urgent need to replace one of the department’s ladder trucks that has over 15 years of service and […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
On Sunday, Feb. 15 around 4 p.m., while on marked patrol, Lee County Sheriff Deputy Angelo Lanni was stopped at the intersection of East Railroad Avenue and 5th Street. Several people who were crossing the street alerted him to a blue SUV vehicle parked in the adjacent parking lot. According to a Sheriff’s Report, Deputy […]
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Surface preparation continues at the Wheeler Road Community Park, where construction for new tennis and pickleball courts is nearing completion. “Everything is on track for May completion,” wrote Tim Engstrom, in an email to the Beacon. “Lee County Parks & Recreation will continue to update the Parks Project Information Tool as the project nears completion.” […]
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The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will hold a day of spring events on Saturday, March 14, including a bake sale, a dog show and the return of the island’s beloved Bike Parade. The day begins with the Barking Bake Sale from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Bake Sale will be serving up a delicious mix […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
New Lee County Commissioner When newly appointed Lee County Commissioner Patricia “Trish” Petrosky talks about Lee County, she does not start with policy. She starts with pride. “Being a Floridian, resilience is our backbone,” she said. “We’re hard workers. We’re proud Floridians – and we’re rare now.” Petrosky is a seventh-generation Floridian on her mother’s […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I am an avid reader of the Beacon and enjoy the style and breadth of topics covered. I look forward to its arrival each week. I also live in Boca Grande and in the Lee County portion. I appreciate the parking debate both from the perspective of access but also from the […]