Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News, Police & Fire, Sports & Outdoors.
Nov. 15 date set The Boca Grande Fire Department is putting on The Grande Firehouse 5K on Saturday, Nov. 15. The run will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center and end on Banyan Street. Post-race activities will continue at the Community Center with refreshments. Participants must register online as there is […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
BY RAYMOND A. JAMES, D.O.BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for a condition that, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, affects more than 8 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide. Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic autoimmune disease that impacts the skin, joints, and often a person’s […]
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Above, members of the Chamber at last year’s Educate Boca Golf Scramble. File photo The Educate Boca Golf Scramble Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 6 returning this year to The Gasparilla Inn & Club. The scholarship tournament is annually held by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce to raise money for the Boca […]
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At the Florida Press Association’s annual conference and awards, the Boca Beacon won 19 awards in the weekly paper category. The awards ceremony, held on Aug. 1 at the Sunseeker Resort, recognized the newspaper for its work in photography, journalism and community service. Since 1989, the Beacon has won 76 first-place awards in the weekly […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
September is the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season; here are ways to prepare for storms that will not only make homeowners’ lives easier, but also ease the burden for first responders. The first thing is to make sure that all grills, and anything with a propane gas tank is unplugged and secured, said Boca […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
There will be a new entrance at the Boca Grande Community Center, after approval by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday. Vice Chair Peggy Stanley presided over the meeting, with board members Becky Paterson, Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Dennis Maloomian, and Barbara Wickwire attending, and Janet Miller and Planner Peter Blackwell of Lee […]
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The next phase of beach renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park, near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, is now underway, with sand being moved into place. Barring any unforseen issues or circumstances, this project should be wrapped up by mid-September. Check out the Boca Grande webcam at bocabeacon.com to watch live renourishment progress. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Gasparilla Island is in a waiting period as to when new parking regulations will be imposed. Currently, it is the status quo, as beach street parking is still available to all, and there are no time limits in town for visits. “Lee County staff appreciate the questions that residents and business owners are asking,” said […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Our lives fly by; The impressions we make to young are permanent Today’s times are faster than we can deal with frequently. Take to the outdoors to refresh and recover. Many of us like fishing and boating to get away from the grind. Others maybe a walk in the woods, just get outside. Traffic, congestion, […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO An Iowa man, fishing near the Boca Grande Causeway, was bitten by a blacktip shark as he was releasing it. TEN YEARS AGO The last week of summer camp was wrapping up for Boca Grande kids. Activities included ice skating, roller skating, rock climbing and putt-putt golfing. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Boca Grande […]