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Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is the newly elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Prummell will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and direction of FSA and its 67 Sheriffs. Sheriff Prummell began his career in law enforcement in 1992 and has spent his entire 32-year career with […]
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BY EVAN DUNBAR,GARLAND POLLARD The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave. “That bakery will be very much along the lines of what we served at the Picnic Basket,” said Brent Cross, The Gasparilla Inn president and general manager. Currently the corner of […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Entertainment, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A. Young, the director of Lee County Parks and Recreation, sent the the initial plans to various community leaders who had expressed an interest in the issue. […]
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Though it’s only just the beginning of August, here at the Beacon office we are looking toward our November/December edition of the Gasparilla Magazine. Do you have any special memories of Christmas celebrations on Gasparilla Island? We want to hear from you about all your traditions and stories that have made Christmas in Boca Grande […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Many of our readers will be of the variety of persons who watch or read English murder mysteries. In many of those dramas, there is a scene, usually on Saturday, when all the suspects can be seen at the church bazaar. At that time, the churchyard and parish hall are used for town events. At […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Friends and family invite you to join in celebrating the life of Jack Hamilton. Jack lived a remarkable life surrounding himself with family, friends, love for all his standard poodles and so much joy. His legacy will continue to inspire. On September 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Woman’s Club Room, Boca Grande Community […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
In 1612, the English writer Henry Peacham wrote about the dolphin in the book “Minerva Britanna.” The book, quite forgotten, is filled with anagrams and codes, all set in an environment of Elizabethan mysteries and fairy magic. Think airport soduku book of the Shakespeare era, with illustrations and poetry. One poem is about the friendly […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
A power boat sank just off the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority swing bridge on Saturday, from a reported collision. Lee EMS released a “watercraft in distress” and “collision” bulletin that reported a “sinking vessel, now completely submerged, one subject still in water, multiple children reported to have been on board, 4-5 people, unknown how many […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY VAN HUBBARD I understand that with our increased numbers fishing will not be as easy ever again. Millions of new participants, fewer fish and numerous regulations, plus habitat devastation all add to my challenges. Also, increased turbidity from boat wakes prevents crucial sunlight from reaching the seagrasses and reduces our sight fishing. I’m considering […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Almost daily on my turtle patrols, I’m approached by someone on the beach with questions about sea turtles and what we do for them. Two of the most common questions are what kind of turtles are nesting on Gasparilla Island and how can we tell? Loggerheads are by far the […]