Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.
The Windy City is where Fran Edwardson grew up, but the balmy breezes of Boca Grande have called to her and convinced her that this is where her home is now. Fran and her husband, John, still spend their summers in northern climes, but their primary home is now in Florida. “We bought in Boca […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Community History.
Boca Beacon backpages FIVE YEARS AGO The cast of Royal Palm Players’ “Don’t Drink the Water” included Lynda Grant, Jim Grant, Ross Witschonke, Jeff Lehrian, Elaine Skypala and others. TEN YEARS AGO Rosemary Bowler gave a presentation called “Victims and Villians of Bad Press.” The Gilchrist parking situation was discussed in Lee County DOT office […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center wishes to extend our immense gratitude for the surprising support from the Ann Potter Wilson Foundation. This past year has been a challenge for us all, but it is the generosity of those such as yourselves that remind us why we are so dedicated […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Several years ago, The Gasparilla Inn rebuilt the bridge that traversed the Boca Grande bayou and the golf club. At that time a “temporary” metal bridge was put in place for passage. This “temporary” bridge is much lower than the old or new bridge, thus making it impossible for boats, kayaks, paddleboards, […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
On Monday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a fire at the generator next to the cell phone tower near 5th Street and Park Avenue. While the source of the fire is undetermined, it leads us to the question of when we will get a fully functional permanent cell […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
It was hard for Vanita Auville, co-supervisor of Gaston Tree Debris Removal, to pinpoint when they would be able to finish up work at the end of Wheeler Road, but she did say that they would be working on setting the future dog park back to rights – at least as much as they can […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
By Mark Driscoll, Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO Just like that, 2022 is a wrap and 2023 is already moving right along. As the song goes, “Another year over – a new one just begun.” On behalf of the Clinic’s board and the entire Clinic team, we couldn’t be prouder of the tremendous progress we […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
On Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will host its 2023 Annual Benefit, featuring best-selling author Scott Turow, presenting his newest novel “Suspect” in the auditorium of the Boca Grande Community Center. The Foundation wishes to thank its many sponsors of the benefit and now announces that General Admission tickets […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
On Saturday, Jan. 21 at approximately 7:46 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Gulf Boulevard for a golf cart on fire, fully engulfed. It took some time, but firefighters eventually got the fire extinguished, with full loss of the vehicle. While the final determination of the cause of the […]
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Barrier Island Parks Society and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium have partnered again to co-host a free educational community event in Boca Grande, The annual Red Tide Forum. It will be presented at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. Limited seating is to be had, so please RSVP […]