Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
A house model, and last-minute updates to a design, helped to make the case that an island residence’s additions would be appropriate in scale to the Boca Grande Historic District. The main issue of the Wednesday, April 9 Historic Preservation meeting was the Bee Zee LLC residence, a ranch house built in 1952 at 1060 […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events.
The Boca Grande Camera Club celebrated their last event of the season with a celebration. Front row l-r: Louisa Vestner, Caroline Clabaugh, Walter Fitzgerald, Annie Vorel, Kathy Hawken, Jane Ringer, Susan Wood, Brenda Story, Barb Kimer. Back row: John Berlinger, Jim Hill, Matt Gutman, Larry McNiff, Cynthia Ethington, Karen Ball, Brenda Story, Tom Kimer and […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I would like to commend Gray Indelicato’s Opinion: “Golf Carts: Don’t blame the operator, etc.”, was brilliant. His observation of irresponsibility is not age related, was wise beyond his years. K. Y. Futch Boca Grande & Punta Gorda
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I quote a very abbreviated part of your editorial for April 4 – “What passed on Tuesday … was a horrible, horrible … ordinance… that the churches could not have Christmas services unless Christmas happened to be on Sunday …” It would indeed be horrible, horrible if the County ordained that the […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
Capt. Phil Woods was a special man. He had Interbay Marina on theGandy Causeway a lifetime ago. As a kid I walked around the marina one day and was amazed by all the snook around the boats. I got to know him when we tarpon fished Boca Grande Pass together back in the ‘80s. Capt. […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Opinion, Sports & Outdoors.
If a local captain is repeating a suggestion, you aren’t hearing it Spring fishing is not to be missed. We currently have an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on. Local fishing is on fire. The water has warmed up and our fish are hungry. Traffic has lightened up and tarpon season will be […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The long, long April is heightened by the day of Easter in A.D. 2025. Often, we hear the expression, “Easter is late this year, isn’t it?” Already, it was a bit quieter this week in terms of visitors. That meant that many of the kids and grandchildren came earlier during the various spring breaks, and […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
George Cooke Robinson passed away on April 1st, 2025, at age 81, due to complications from a fall. George was an avid traveler, chef, dog lover and investor who put his family above all else. George is survived by his partner of almost 30 years, Donna Moore; son Michael Robinson (Virginia); grandsons Brooks and Luke; […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Frances Sybil Joiner Mills was born on Gasparilla Island, Florida on November 26, 1938, and spent her early years growing up in the unique coastal environment of the surrounding islands. She passed away peacefully at her home in Rotonda West, Florida, on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sybil was married to her […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Stanley Oliver Ikenberry, 90, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at home in Boca Grande surrounded by his family. Born March 3, 1935, in Lamar, Colorado, to Oliver and Margaret Moulton Ikenberry, he was a visionary leader in American higher education and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, colleague and friend. Stan spent […]