Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
At Tuesday’s Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to approve a resolution requesting funding for State Fiscal Year 2026-27 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Beach Erosion Control Program for beach renourishment projects. The resolution, which was presented by Steve Boutelle, Public Works Operations manager, allows staff to apply for the […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to expand a newly created Boca Grande Parking Panel to 15 members, with each of the five commissioners in charge of nominating three island stakeholders. Last week, the agenda item was posted as follows: “The Resolution will create the Boca Grande Parking Committee under […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: So it appears, according to Richard Weber in his letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon of September 12th, that transparency and welcome really are solely in the eye of the beholder and Charlotte County residents just aren’t “beholding” it. How transparent was it for Lee County to give responsibility for […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Despite challenges, we still enjoy special ‘place of paradise’ I understand we will see hotter weather again. I’m enjoying our recent overcast skies and cooler fall-like days. Our Gulf and Bay water temps are down into the mid-80s. That’s earlier than normal. Good for our comfort and migratory fish runs. Recent events have hit home […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
A question came up this week about the role of the “Editorial” page in the Boca Beacon. Most born before 1980 or so have grown up with newspapers, and some have read daily and weekly papers from the 1940s onward. It surprised us, however, that some did not see this “Editorial” page as our opinion, […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Carol Jean Johnson, born October 11, 1934, in Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Carol is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Harold Johnson, and their two sons, Brad and Greg, as well as their families, who carry forward her legacy of love, laughter, and strength. A woman […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
The state takes on water, weather Above, Mary Margaret Hull of Southwest Florida Water Management District. Photo by Angela The fifth annual Southwest Florida Resiliency Summit brought together scientists, policymakers, planners and residents this week at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor. For two days, experts unpacked the science of sea level rise, flooding and hurricane recovery, […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated reframes of nature in the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, American marine biologist and conservationist This column is one of […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY As I’m writing this article, BGSTA turtle patrollers have completed 278 inventories involving the sea turtle nests on Gasparilla Island. In previous articles, I’ve outlined some of the data we collect when performing these inventories so it might be interesting to see how this collected information is shaking out so […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Cedar Point Environmental Center will host a volunteer open house and intracoastal cleanup on Monday, Sept. 15, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the park, 2300 Placida Road. The event, held in partnership with Keep Charlotte County Beautiful, will begin with a shoreline cleanup followed by refreshments and an opportunity to learn about volunteer roles […]