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Obituary: Herb Sodel

Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolonged illness.  Mr. Sodel was a longtime resident of Boca Grande and Johns Creek, Georgia.

PROFILE: Peter Strong, engineer and Bridge Authority chairman

He’s not afraid of a challenge…BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Engineer Peter Strong recently announced his retirement from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority as chairman of the engineering committee, and he will be sorely missed. He passed his role as engineering chairman to board member Randy Hicks, but he plans to remain a mentor. “I enjoy […]

New COVID-19 vaccines provide a dose of hope

BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. With vaccines front and center in the news, questions about vaccines – when they will become available and where and how to get them – is on […]

‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation, Ruben A. Acosta, was read and discussed at the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board, held on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The message of the letter was clear and concise: […]

Gasparilla generosity part II: Toys, shoes and checks for a good cause

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a gracious member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande and its congregation. Barbara Evans accepted the donation on behalf of the Harry Chapin Food Bank on Monday, Dec. 7. The […]