Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Charles Hake Alexander, born September 11, 1959, in Abilene, Texas to Robert and Frances Alexander, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida. Charles, also known as Charlie, spent his formative years in Bexley, Ohio, with his beloved parents, brother Rob, sister Lisa, and a tight-knit group of friends. He grew […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY I am writing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Parking Ordinance that was presented to the Lee County Board of County commissioners on June 17, 2025, by a group of individuals representing themselves as speaking for the majority of the Boca Grande Community. I […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Lee and Charlotte County schools pushed back their start date for classes to begin. Preparation for brick-and-mortar, virtual and distant learning was being fine-tuned. TEN YEARS AGO GIBA announced updates to the new tender house construction and bridge construction. The swing span steel was being balanced and prepared for concrete on the […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Don’t worry. This is not a sermon, but be warned that we will start with an analogy from a theologian. The late Welsh preacher and physician Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones had a way of thinking through thorny Biblical doctrines. As a member of the so-called “Calvinist” wing of the church, he would lean toward the traditional […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.
Stop by the Johann Fust Library and soak in the beauty of the building out of the heat. What better way to enjoy the dog days of summer than with a book? The library is located at 1040 West 10th St. in Boca Grande. They’re open Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History.
What happened to Kiwanis on island? BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has been recognized for its many charitable and community-based contributions since its founding in 1948. Scholarships, monetary grants to non-profit organizations, community commemorations and celebrations are just a few of the many functions and activities of […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it. The new Silver King will join the two ladder trucks and the tanker as part of the main BGFD fleet. Here, details of the new engine […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande. Peter Soderberg, Chair of the Church Council at Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, issued a statement to the Beacon, and sent it out to members […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
An automated email about post office box cancellations that went out last week for Boca Grande should be ignored. All customers who have boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office will have the opportunity to renew them when the time comes. “Regarding P.O. Boxes at the Boca Grande post office, customers should be advised they […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: As has been a weekly occurrence for the past year or so, I open my Beacon with trepidation around how the Beacon is planning to sew discord in our community related to the parking issue. What has, for decades, been a fun Friday morning ritual to catch up with the goings-on in […]