Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
Britannica to Audubon, noted nature illustrator For years before making Cape Haze his home, artist Albert Earl Gilbert was a frequent visitor to Boca Grande. Drawn to the island’s coastal beauty and wildlife, he returned often before he and his wife, Shirley, relocated from Connecticut to nearby Eagle Preserve Estates overlooking Lemon Bay in 2017. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Work continues at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, where the connections to the Clinic of the Future are going in. The road was blocked off this week for basic sewer and water line work. They are expected to finish this week. Photo by Cheryl
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
Editor’s Note: An open letter to Lee Commissioners from a Charlotte resident in the parking discussion. To the Editor: I urge you to consider adopting an interlocal agreement that extends the benefits of Ordinance 25-16 to Charlotte County residents, ensuring continued public beach access and parking in Boca Grande, as Charlotte County Commissioners have asked […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Regarding the increase in the Boca Grande Fire Department budget. Where is the additional 8.5% increase in the budget going? We see the budget, are told that it is 8.5% more than the previous year, but no explanation of why – or where. Why is the increase in the budget set at […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO A freak storm took out a big tree in the Sister’s Restaurant parking lot. Lee County Sheriff’s Office was looking for the owners of an abandoned bike. TEN YEARS AGO The Historic Preservation Board approved the renovation of 411 Palm Ave. which was being used by Native Gardens. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Here we are in mid-September, and the number of remaining incubating nests continues to steadily decrease as the last nests hatch. No new crawls have occurred since August and so far this year, Mother Nature hasn’t pushed sea turtle nesting season to an early end by wiping out incubating nests […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Featuring Mah Jongg, shell collections and a natural cemetery The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. Features include “The Art of the Find,” about an island shell collector; an itinerary to a day in the life of Venice; a story […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
On Wednesday, staff from the Boca Grande Health Clinic and others signed a beam to be placed in the Clinic of The Future, on the site of their old health annex. From left are Natalie, Andrew, Alex, Mark, Bob, Dr. Kueber, Debbie, Josh, Parker, Mike, Kristin, Laquanda, Wade, Jenny, Lindsay, Angie and Dr. James. Photo […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
Last Thursday, Sept. 11, the Boca Grande Fire Department held a push-in cemermony for its new tender and engine. There was also a prayer and moment of silence for the victimsof 9/11. Photos by Anna
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Parts and pieces of all the Florida State Parks in this region are now available for use with this week’s partial opening of Stump Pass State Park, which sits at the tip and south end of Manasota Key. “Every parking spot extra we get for beach parking is a blessing,” said Doug Izzo, executive director […]