Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
At Tuesday’s Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to approve a resolution requesting funding for State Fiscal Year 2026-27 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Beach Erosion Control Program for beach renourishment projects. The resolution, which was presented by Steve Boutelle, Public Works Operations manager, allows staff to apply for the […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to expand a newly created Boca Grande Parking Panel to 15 members, with each of the five commissioners in charge of nominating three island stakeholders. Last week, the agenda item was posted as follows: “The Resolution will create the Boca Grande Parking Committee under […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: So it appears, according to Richard Weber in his letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon of September 12th, that transparency and welcome really are solely in the eye of the beholder and Charlotte County residents just aren’t “beholding” it. How transparent was it for Lee County to give responsibility for […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
TEN YEARS AGO The Boca Grande Fire Board voted unanimously to increase the budget by 8.9 percent. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The Lemon Bay Conservancy officially signed documents acquiring the Wildflower Golf Course. TWENTY YEARS AGO Uncle Henry’s Resort was purchased for $3.9 million which included a motel, restaurant and shops. The Barrier Island Parks Society […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Control District has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy. The district operates on Gasparilla Island in both Lee and Charlotte counties. The proposed total levy is $8,080,382, above an initially proposed levy of $7,447,452. They will hold a public hearing for the rate increase at 5:15 p.m. […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY As I’m writing this article, BGSTA turtle patrollers have completed 278 inventories involving the sea turtle nests on Gasparilla Island. In previous articles, I’ve outlined some of the data we collect when performing these inventories so it might be interesting to see how this collected information is shaking out so […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, News.
An item to repair the Boca Grande Teacherage and Dishong Bowen Houses is on the agenda for the Tuesday, Sept. 16 Lee Board of County Commissioner’s meeting. The motion requested is to “Approve Purchase Order to Target Builders Construction Management, Inc. to repair damage following Hurricanes Milton and Helene for Boca Grande Teacherage and Dishong […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed and approved one renovation project at their Wednesday, Sept. 10 meeting. The project was a remodel and raising of the house by architect Timothy Krebs of T. A. Krebs of the Ghriskey house. While the house at 731 Palm Ave., is not a contributing building in the historic […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
We often talk about “gut feelings,” but science now shows that your digestive system really does have something to say to your brain – and the rest of your body. The two are in constant communication, and what happens in your gut can influence your mood, mental clarity and even your long-term health. That’s because […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Charlotte County commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 9 unanimously approved a resolution asking Lee County to “engage in a transparent and collaborative project with stakeholders” and to “reconsider and amend its Boca Grande parking ordinance to restore reasonable public parking access to beaches,” while signaling they’ll consider stronger steps if negotiations don’t gain traction. Chair Joe […]