Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I enjoyed the editorial you wrote on island perspectives. The people who live in Boca Grande made their money from somewhere, unless it was handed to them. They open their shops and restaurants to the public and enjoy as much business as they can handle. They rent their houses and hotels to […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Children are out of school. Experience something new together. Options are almost infinite. Of course, cost and time might be factors. We have choices locally and beyond. There are still a few shore-based fishing opportunities. We have plenty of home-grown fishing guides that have time, equipment and experience to entertain and educate you about our […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Rentals on the Island had increased by 24.9 percent over the same period in 2019 despite the pandemic. TEN YEARS AGO Lee and Charlotte counties had accepted settlements for their claims against BP related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, at a fraction of the amounts for which they filed claims. FIFTEEN […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
While contractors worked inside, a garden crew was out Wednesday at the Bob and Betty Lindner Garden at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande. “They are taking out the salty sand,” said Pastor Ken Lindow Sr. “They took out basically all the old plants.” The crew from Affordable Lawn Care, including Ryan Walton, Tristan Blaisdell […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
A new Boca Grande Fire Department engine that will replace the aging Silver King was brought into “service” on its way in to be delivered to Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, July 8. “It got in the middle of a car chase,” said Chief C.W. Blosser. “The darn thing got christened on the way.” A Florida Highway […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Obituaries.
Douglas Regan Sandbo, born June 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, just days after celebrating his 90th birthday with his entire family. A graduate of Upper Arlington High School, Doug went on to earn a degree in Economics and Marketing from Ohio State University in 1957 where he was a member of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News, Real Estate.
At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic island house to above-flood level. At the meeting, Lee County planner Peter Blackwell gave guidance on how to best encourage the preservation of historic structures in flood-prone areas. “With all of the damage caused by […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News, Uncategorized.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman Bill Caldwell III and Vice Chair Peggy Stanley. It was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church because of work at the Boca Grande Community […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
A new parking ordinance restricting off island visits will challenge day fishing and guides here on the island, particularly with a two-hour limit downtown and new restrictions across the island. “The Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association was founded to improve the facilities and natural environment available to fishermen,” said Capt. Christopher Taylor, the group’s president. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
Storm restoration work continues at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande, which was flooded during the fall hurricanes. Construction crews this week were working inside, clearing where the floor was removed. “It did not have a plywood subfloor,” said Sam Lowman of Right Hand Construction Solutions, who was there with a team looking at the […]