Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
As one story goes, sometime in the 1980s, a man and his children grew weary of caring for their pet iguanas. They decided to visit the Range Light in Boca Grande and deposit the no-longer-loved pets in the sandy bushes there. Those iguanas have gotten their revenge – but on the wrong people. It has […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSSERVATION & IMPROVEMENT ASSOC. The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has announced the initiation of two significant bike path improvement projects in a Wednesday, June 26 press release. This summer, GICIA will repair the steep edges of the paved path and relandscape the bike path between 5th and 7th Streets. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Travel.
A list of and guide to the parking areas in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island by the Boca Beacon.
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Police & Fire, Profiles.
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is the first woman to work as a regular member of the firefighter/EMT crew … and she’s loving […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
On Aug. 5, Lee County passed an ordinance restricting town parking to three hours, and restricting beach parking to the State Parks. The final ordinance is HERE. Chronology of the parking issue Below, a list of some stories on the issue, both recent and historical, in addition to official documents and letters relating to parking […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News.
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee representatives Sue Ewing and JoAnn Welch (shown at right) with scholarship recipients Jason Hutchison, Boca Grande Fire Department, and Cara Onofrio, Boca Grande Health Clinic. The Boca Grande Woman’s Club also presented scholarships to Lemon Bay High School students. Shown at top from left: Emerson Adams, McKenzie Brown, […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Usually, getting sick or injured is a pain – in more ways than one. In Boca Grande, though, it is made less so because of the people who work at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. One of those people who makes the trip to the Clinic more bearable is Cara Onofrio. She is one of […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.
BY BRENT CROSS, PRESIDENT, THE GASPARILLA INN Editor’s note: Wednesday, The Gasparilla Inn sent a Letter to the Editor concerning parking in Boca Grande. The letter, from President and General Manager Brent Cross, is below: Serving as both residents and business owners, we recognize the importance of addressing parking concerns while preserving the unique characteristics […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events.
Support your local retail and restaurants. A few items from this week’s Ballyhoo: Barbara Anne’s: Celebrate Father’s Day at Barbara Anne’s with 20 percent off all men’s jewelry! Call (941) 964-1776. The Palm on Park: Boca Grande’s Lilly Pulitzer store is receiving lots of beautiful things from the new Summer collection. The colors are bright […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News.
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with county staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasparilla Island during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 4. Vice Chairman Ruane presented the parking as a commissioners’ item that was […]