Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History.
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER “To write history requires a whole life of observation, of inquiry, of labor, and correction,” Thomas Jefferson 1817 On March 14, 1986, the Boca Beacon published an adaptation from a “Letter to the Editor” originally written by Sarah Helen Pouncey. The letter is an excellent example of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.
Jeff Swift has been announced as the incoming president of Boca Grande Preschool Inc. This is a new not-for-profit corporation replacing the Diocese of Venice Boca Grande Preschool Program. The Preschool will be officially opening its doors in its new, temporary off island location on Monday, April 28. Jeff succeeds Angela Steffan, who will remain […]
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Recently, some residents have had questions to the Beacon about a new fence built in the Boca Grande Historic District just off Gilchrist, on the beachfront. The lattice fence has not gone through the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board in the last year; it was a replacement for a wall damaged in fall hurricanes. The […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Healthcare is personal. It’s built on trust, consistency, and people who care – not just in the exam room, but in every part of the experience. At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, we’re fortunate to have an administrative team that lives those values every day. With National Administrative Professionals’ Day coming up on April 23, […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
There is no timeline for the reopening of the Boca Grande or Placida Fishing Piers which were damaged during hurricane season; however, Charlotte County Parks and Recreation has begun the design process. The County is going through the FEMA Public Assistance Program for all damaged park facilities, according to Tina Powell, Charlotte County Parks and […]
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The Grande Chorus performed “The Sensational Sixties!” at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. It was a packed house! Photo by Dusty
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, Featured News, News.
BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL Despite the challenges wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall, and despite the subsequent dislocation of the Boca Grande Preschool from its longstanding space on the campus of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, The Boca Grande Preschool is thriving. “Make Way for Ducklings,” Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book, […]
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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 Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Dr. Chris Russo You may have noticed a sleek black moonshine-era car cruising around Boca Grande over the last few months. That car, and its owner, Dr. Christopher Russo, live at Boca Grande North. Chris, as he prefers to be called, hopes you will stop him sometime and ask about his car. “It is such […]
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The Jersey Tenors sang their hearts out Monday night at the Community Center. The Tenors sang a mash-up of opera and rock. Photo submitted