Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Kids’ Needs of Greater Englewood was inadvertently left off the list of 10 charitable organizations that received monies from the 2026 Strawberry Festival in Boca Grande. The list appeared in the April 24 issue of the Boca Beacon. Kids’ Needs, run solely by volunteers, collects donations from Englewood, Rotonda, Boca Grande and Placida, and distributes […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
BY NATALIE COLE, R.N. BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC If you are struggling to think of the perfect gift this Mother’s Day, consider something many women rarely give themselves: time to focus on their health. May is Women’s Health Month, which highlights the importance of preventive care, regular screenings and healthy habits. Yet many women struggle […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Seasonal shifts discussed; ordinance explained as ‘living document’ Charlotte and Lee County commissioners discussed seasonal adjustments and the possibility of additional parking on a state-owned parcel (see inside) during the Monday morning meeting on the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance, part of their ongoing dispute resolution process. The meeting lasted a little under an hour and […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
The Boca Grande parking ordinance was added to the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners agenda for the Tuesday, April 28 regular meeting after Monday’s joint meeting with Lee County’s commissioners. After public input, the board passed a resolution, effective immediately, to abate the conflict resolution procedures under the Florida Statutes for up to 180 […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved DeeAnn Phillips, who passed peacefully with her family by her side on April 20, 2026. DeeAnn was born on October 20, 1938, in Logan, Utah, to Shele and Ione Raymond. DeeAnn lived a life rooted in creativity, kindness, and connection. She loved her family and […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Each year, Paula Barth brings a group to Boca Grande from Miami for tennis. This is a decade old tradition. The friendly competition was held this year at Boca Bay Pass Club. Shown above from left: Estefania Lacoa, Katia Prauda, Jennifer Quinton, Raegan Hanson, Soraya Strouse, Lee Lynott, Gena Barone, Paula Barth, Michelle Wolfe, Nicole […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Having attended the last two on island parking meetings and followed most of the opinions expressed in the paper, a couple of thoughts come to mind. I am a fifth-generation Floridian and have lived in North, Central and now South Florida. I was one of Disney World’s first employees. There is no […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
May is the launch of our formal tarpon season. The fish have been here, but the mob is coming now. We will enjoy some good fishing if we can stay out of each other’s way. Please respect the tarpon, don’t ride all over the schools of fish in the pass and especially beach fishing. We […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Hope for Haitians and Food for the Poor wrapped up their fundraising for the year, exceeding their goal. TEN YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Art Center was full of children’s feet as The Island School held its critically acclaimed Art Exhibit. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Lee County “iguana tax” panel members voted to […]
Written by Alici Ouellette on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
To start off the summer season, Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Magazine May/June Edition is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. Features include “Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis: An 80-mile open-water challenge fuels hope,” an inspiring story that sparked a challenge; “The Shoreline We Share: The return of sea turtle nesting season,” detailing the […]