Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Events, News.
As the Boca Grande Fire Department’s “Putting Around Boca” mini-golf fundraiser in March continues to grow in scale, they have decided to work with the county to block off the street for the event, also emphasizing the need for new fire trucks. The Fire Department will now be the main hub of the event on […]
Written by Susan Hanafee on . Posted in Featured News, News.
What is the state of the economy, and what factors will affect it in the future? How will the upcoming presidential election and the global conflicts impact your pocketbook? These questions and many more will be answered by three local experts at the annual Economic Summit 2024 on Thursday, March 7 at 3 p.m. in […]
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The 20th annual Cracker Fair Lemon Dessert Contest was held recently at Pioneer Park in Englewood. There were over 30 entrees in 8 different categories. Each category had four winners. Entries included limoncello, limoncello suckers, cheese cake, cookies, state fair lemonade and a trifle. The Boca Beacon was the sponsor of The Boca Grande […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
General Partner and Vice Chairperson of the New York Yankees and Boca Grande homeowner Jennifer “Jenny” Steinbrenner Swindal attended the screening of “It Ain’t Over” on Wednesday morning of the 2024 Boca Grande Film Festival. “This is a special movie,” Swindal said after the screening. “It was emotional in many ways.” Yankees Hall of Fame […]
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Maggie Bush was not a baker by profession, but when she needed something to bring to a potluck or a friend having a bad day, she knew her cookies would be a hit. It all started around five years ago with a chocolate chip Toll House cookie recipe, and one star extra ingredient: Butterfingers. These […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
A small and occasional bend in the new Boca Grande cell tower is a common issue with steel pole construction. It is not an optical illusion. The cellular industry calls the issue the “Sunflower Effect,” wherein the sun hits one side of the steel on our new Boca Grande cell tower, causing it to bend ever […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
Work to bring the grounds of the old Placida Fishery project back to life are proceeding, albeit slowly. “We are working with Charlotte County to finalize the utilities and easements,” said Jay Feinberg, who is developing the property with his wife, Cookie Potter. The project at 13000 Fishery Road is Boca Grande Peninsula Resort & […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
Thousands of songs have been written about the heart. Depending upon your music genre of choice, we know where “The Heart Of Rock and Roll” is, that “My Heart Will Go On,” and hope to never experience an “Achy Breaky Heart.” In keeping with this theme, Boca Grande Health Clinic Medical Director Dr. Raymond A. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will let the waters run out of Lake Okeechobee. Saturday was to be the day. In their press release, they described it as a measure that would prevent further releases during oyster spawning season. (See page 14.) Of course, and in reality, oyster season, indeed the season […]
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BY MARY BETH SCHNEIDER I should have died this past summer. Not the illness kind of death, but the drop-dead kind that makes everyone ask “What happened? She was so fit!” Thankfully, it wasn’t my time. I survived to share my story and alert women everywhere, young and old, of a dangerous, life-threatening condition that […]