Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defines permit types, sets time limits and outlines enforcement procedures. Residential and business districts throughout Boca Grande are now divided into zones and vehicles must display valid permits where required. Enforcement will not begin until signage and permit distribution are in place. Parking […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Lee County has incurred a $11,900 cost for the total sign production for Boca Grande from the vendor Aramsco of Clearwater. The posts were actually from Lee County stock; that total cost was an additional $8,000. An estimate email provided to the Beacon regarding the sign cost indicated that there was an original $35,725.05 estimate […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
A meeting between Charlotte and Lee Counties regarding the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance will occur on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Punta Gorda. The meeting was called from a resolution by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, which initiated Florida Statute Chapter 164, a state-mandated process between jurisdictions in Florida that have differences. The […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Administrative code approved; restaurant owner tells of drop in revenue The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the administrative code for Boca Grande parking permits at its Tuesday, Dec. 2 meeting. The code, AC-11-20, provides the criteria for issuance of Parking Permits for use within designated areas located on the Lee County portions of […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
From television tech to Lighthouse talks When Margie Rogers settled into life on Cape Haze, she did so with the same practical optimism that has carried her through several careers, three states and decades of community service. Today, she volunteers as the lower lightkeeper at the historic Range Light, supports the Port Boca Grande Lighthouses […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Barry Lohmeyer Stout passed away at her home in Augusta, Georgia, after a prolonged illness. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. After attending The Calvert School and The Bryn Mawr School, Barry spent a formative year at boarding school in Switzerland. She later attended the University of Colorado, where she developed […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Scarpa’s Coastal added outdoor seating. Clyde Nabers retired for the second time. The first retirement was from Nabers Chevron as the owner and the second time as the Lee County Mosquito Control Officer. TEN YEARS AGO Testing of the new swing bridge left drivers stuck for about 90 minutes when the bridge […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This weekend is a two-fer evening of tradition on island. Saturday night is the Christmas Walk, and Sunday is the Woman’s Club Christmas Tree Lighting. As always, see Ballyhoo for details. This year, the humble Christmas tree in the midst of the railroad median across from Hudson’s is ready for the Sunday night lighting ceremony, […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The primal rhythmic power and the resonant sound of waves on the shore are likethe earth’s heartbeatand becomes our connection with the body of nature Jonathan Lockwood Huie Poet, author known as the Philosopher of Happiness writing daily inspirational quotes Many islanders still remember the day of April 20, 2010, when the BP Deepwater Horizon […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We had quite the Thanksgiving week out on the water! The first half of the week felt like summer with temperatures in the 80s and light winds and warm waters. Lots of snook, jacks, ladyfish, bluefish and some really nice sharks were caught. Believe it or not lots of tarpon were […]