SW Florida Fishing: Big reds … snapper that is
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Gasparilla Magazine, Beacon win state awards
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News.
At the Florida Press Association’s annual meeting, the Boca Beacon won 15 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on July 26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, recognized the newspaper for its work in photography, journalism and community service. In the Feature Photo category, Publisher Dusty Hopkins earned second place […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Front line voice for island first responders, Julie Brooks
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Police & Fire, Profiles.
Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She is the administrative assistant to the chief, as well as to anyone in the department who needs her help, which makes her a hero in her own right. Julie, who goes by Jules, likes […]
Inn to reopen temporary bakery; will relocate to old location
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BY EVAN DUNBAR,GARLAND POLLARD The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave. “That bakery will be very much along the lines of what we served at the Picnic Basket,” said Brent Cross, The Gasparilla Inn president and general manager. Currently the corner of […]
Shrimper to return as Courtney Jean after successful campaign
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022 After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J. “The new name will be Courtney Jean,” wrote Courtney Bigler, Capt. Mike’s daughter, in an email to the Beacon. “It does need some […]
Olympic gelding jumper Baloutinue has local owner
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Among the competitors at the equestrian grounds in Versailles, France for the jumping competition for the Paris Olympics is Baloutinue, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding. Baloutinue, with rider Laura Kraut, 58, of Wellington, Fla., is part of St. Bride’s Farm of Upperville, Va. The farm is owned by Barbara and David Roux, residents of Boca Grande. […]
New Wheeler Road tennis & pickleball design released
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Entertainment, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A. Young, the director of Lee County Parks and Recreation, sent the the initial plans to various community leaders who had expressed an interest in the issue. […]
Gasparilla Inn asks to be ‘Public and Community Benefit’ at Lee meeting
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Two items on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 would allow The Gasparilla Inn and properties to be found a “public and community benefit” to presumptively be able to rebuild after a storm. Gasparilla Inn President and General Manager Brent Cross said that the Inn has been trying to […]
Christmas memories sought for Gasparilla Island Magazine feature
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Though it’s only just the beginning of August, here at the Beacon office we are looking toward our November/December edition of the Gasparilla Magazine. Do you have any special memories of Christmas celebrations on Gasparilla Island? We want to hear from you about all your traditions and stories that have made Christmas in Boca Grande […]
New plans for 3rd Street Bistro on board agenda
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The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. to discuss plans for what would be the 3rd Street Bistro, the former Mimi’s. Mimi’s 3rd Street Grille moved out of the location, 310 East Railroad Ave., the weekend of July 27th. The agenda item is SCA2024-00010. The only other […]