Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Profiles, Uncategorized.
Readers of the Beacon might have noticed a new byline in last week’s paper; Angela McPhillips is the newest edition to the Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Magazine team, bringing with her a fresh perspective, great enthusiasm and new content to keep an eye out for. A lifelong Chicagoan, McPhillips grew up with grandparents and parents […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Electrolyte drinks have become a popular choice for staying hydrated, not only after workouts but also during long days in the Florida sun. Whether you’re playing tennis, doing yard work, working in construction, or spending hours on a boat, heavy or extended sweating means your body needs more than […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Uncategorized.
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to address hurricane drainage issues on Gasparilla Road, near Kappy’s, at their August 14 meeting. After hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, the standing water lasted for weeks in a right-of-way stretch of road at the Boca Grande Hotel and Kappy’s Market shopping center. A study by the engineering firm […]
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Lee County administration is working on the details of a new parking ordinance for Boca Grande. Currently, the ordinance is not yet enforceable. It reads, “Nothing herein precludes Lee County from hiring a private company to enforce the parking regulations to ensure compliance. Items through of section 28-163 of this division shall not be enforceable […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
The schedule has been set for the 2026 Boca Grande tarpon tournaments, one of the island’s most cherished community traditions. The season is organized collectively by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, William Woodroffe, and the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum with input from local fishing guides. Gary Cross, Boca Grande Chamber’s Executive Director, says […]
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Construction will begin Tuesday, Sept. 2, on a $1.7 million renovation project at Wheeler Road Community Park in Boca Grande. The project will replace the park’s two tennis courts with three pickleball courts and two tennis courts, along with new parking spaces, shade structures, a chain-link fence, and a larger restroom. The restroom will be […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News.
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to address hurricane drainage issues on Gasparilla Road, near Kappy’s, at their August 14 meeting. After hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, the standing water lasted for weeks in a right-of-way stretch of road at the Boca Grande Hotel and Kappy’s Market shopping center. A study by the engineering firm […]
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The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office held joint SWAT exercises around the Boca Grande Causeway on Wednesday, Aug. 20. North Port and Florida FWC participated in the exercises, which included jet skis. It is a regular program of the county. Photos by Watson Wu.
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Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to a shark bite last Saturday night. Chief C.W. Blosser said that fire and EMS responded on Saturday night to a 10:55 p.m. 911 call to “rendezvous with an incoming boat” that arrived on Gasparilla Island from Cayo Costa. Blosser said that the group was tarpon […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY One of the more important tasks the BGSTA turtle patrollers perform is nest inventory. This is done by digging up and documenting the nest contents either three days after we notice a nest has hatched, or 70 days after the nest was laid, if we didn’t see indications of a […]