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 Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Christmas lights, while festive and beautiful, can present significant fire hazards if not used properly. Faulty wiring, frayed cords or broken bulbs can spark and ignite nearby materials, especially when lights are old or have been stored improperly. Overloading electrical outlets or connecting too many light strands together increases the risk […]
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.
Born May 28, 1937, in Abington, Pennsylvania to Emily Squibb Colehower and Harry Howard Colehower, Bill was raised in a close family that loved one another deeply. In 1959, he married Tina Ullberg, the center of his world, loving wife, and best friend for more than sixty-six years. Nothing came before his family. He was […]
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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 […]
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Suddenly in Command This boating safety primer is designed for those who are not generally at the helm. It will help participants to be prepared with the basics of boating and boating safety in case of an emergency or situation that places you in command. Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
BY MARK DRISCOLL As we welcome many of you back to the island, I would like to share a brief update on what’s been happening at the Boca Grande Health Clinic – from construction progress and new tools that enhance your care today to our plans for strengthening the medical team for the upcoming season. […]
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 […]