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TURTLE TALK: Need turtle info? Look to Turtle Talks to find out more

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Columns, News.

Right before a busy beach-going holiday, it is common for Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers to encounter innumerable individuals asking for additional information once they learn about the nesting of turtles on the Island. Outreach is one of the primary goals for turtle patrollers as they attempt to raise awareness and encourage participation in BGSTA. “Turtle Talks” is a children’s activity book patrollers give out during nesting season in a continuing effort to educate, inform and create interest in sea turtle nesting. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ken Burnette

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Ken Burnette wants to die in Boca Grande – but not for a good long time. He and his wife, Barbara,  have fallen in love with Boca Grande and want to live in this town, on this island, until they move on to the next realm. They both hope that will be many years from […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader grateful for deployed soldiers, their stories and what the symbolism of RED Friday is

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

I enjoyed reading your article by Sheila Evans in the April 22, 2022 copy of your Boca Beacon. That article brings awareness to the sacrifices and commitment by our Armed Forces that chose to serve our country and are deployed around the world for the defense of freedom. E3 Jonathan Price is a fine example of this commitment, and as your article noted, is deployed to Eastern Europe. My congratulations go out to the owners of Herbeque Catering, Herbert and Danielle Prince, for raising such a patriotic son.

Four times a winner! 

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

Waylon makes history with the most buckles under his belt Capt. Waylon Mills got together with the Boca Grande Fishing Guides’ Association and a few close friends and family to celebrate his fourth win of the Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle, in the Caribbean Room at the Temp on Monday, June 27. This is the […]

VOTE! 2022 Primary election information you should know 

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.

The Lee County Supervisor of Elections office will mail new voter information cards to all active Lee County voters this month. The voter information cards will include the voter’s personal information, voting districts, precinct number, Election Day voting location and party affiliation. Visit lee.vote to check your voter registration status, Vote-by-Mail Ballot status, request a […]

A visit from the sheriff, a new golf cart for our guys

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.

 “Boca Grande is very near and dear to my heart,” stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. Lee County is growing at the fastest rate in the country. Boca Grande is a beautiful place to visit. Visitors walk along Boca Grande and see mom and pop stores. It’s got a small town feel and we want to preserve it.”

GIWA announces temporary modification of disinfection treatment procedures

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.

PROVIDED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply.  From July 11 at 8 a.m. through August 22, GIWA will disinfect the water with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines).   This conversion […]

OBITUARY: Larry Twitchell

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

Retired Air Force Major General Larry Twitchell of Placida, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida. Larry was born on Aug. 26, 1943 in Romulus Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L Twitchell, Alice Bouts Twitchell, and son Jon. He married Pamela McCartney Twitchell […]

In the Spotlight: Just Martyn, please No formal titles for new Methodist minister

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Bringing Martyn and his wife Helen to Florida was the idea of Bishop Kenneth Carter, head of the United Methodist Conference in Florida, who happens to be a dear friend of theirs. They are approaching this new assignment with joy, as Martyn enters his final year in active ministry. He will retire at the end of this assignment, planning to return to England and become the doting grandfather he has been and still aspires to be. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Daughter of an island legend thanks everyone who helped make Evelyn Darna’s passing a little bit easier, a little more peaceful

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its        members.”                                        – Coretta Scott King To the Editor: As we sat in the First Baptist Church surrounded by […]