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The Inn has opened … but where has our Picnic Basket gone?

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

The Picnic Basket is gone. It was not taken by a wayward bear named Yogi, but instead has disappeared because of a complaint to Lee County by a Boca Grande resident. 

The basis of the complaint made in September was that it was parked on “undeveloped land,” which is specifically mentioned in Lee County code as being against regulation. The inspector who came out also cited the fact that the food trailer had tables and chairs set up, as well as shade umbrellas.

The 75th for The Temp, on the 76th, this weekend 

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, News.

Homer Addison would be proud of the shindig planned for Saturday, Oct. 7, as The Temptation will hold a street party to celebrate their 75th anniversary … on their 76th anniversary.

Not only will their newly repaired iconic sign be in place and ready to start shining into the night in its neon glory, Maker’s Mark will be on hand with their 12th barrel of Temptation Private Select bourbon. There will be live music and food to celebrate the occasion as well.

The reason Homer Addison, the man who built The Temptation, is mentioned, is simple – you can’t honor The Temp without honoring Homer.

BGHPB to vote on Tower Landing, discuss Octopus Tree

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community, Community History.

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Woman’s Club Room of the Boca Grande Community Center to discuss issuing a Special Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new three-story commercial/residential building at 384 E. Railroad Ave. The proposal for a three-story structure was submitted by Tower Landing, LLC. 
This is the “Bakery Building” property, next to Barnichol Hardware. It will be very similar  to the old building in size and stature. 
According to Lee County planners, the proposal includes removing the utility structure at the east side of the property (the old tower base) and in its place that part of the building would be three stories. The majority of the proposed building will be two stories, but the rear portion will be three stories and will abut directly onto the alleyway to the east. The proposed building will serve as a mix of commercial activity on the first floor and residential uses on the second floor. The top of the building will be usable roof space, with the exception of that portion of the three-story part of the structure.

As of October tax deadline, Ian still highly ‘unqualified’

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.

A tax deduction wrinkle related to the deductibility of Hurricane Ian is still not resolved, a year out from the disaster, and just a few weeks before the final 2022 Internal Revenue Service tax filing date of Oct. 15.
The sponsor of the tax relief bill, Rep. Greg Steube, has reported some action on it, according to Sadie Thorman, communications director for Steube, who represents Charlotte County. She messaged the Beacon Monday that the committee action was imminent. Steube also tweeted on X.com that the House Ways and Means Committee was holding a markup session on a bill to fix it.
On Sept. 28, Steube urged the committee to act.

‘Book of Charlie’ author to present for Fust Foundation

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community.

The Johann Fust Library Foundation looks forward to hosting another spectacular season of literary events in the 2023-2024 Literary Series, which will begin on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. with award-winning journalist and author David von Drehle. 

In his newest book, “The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-year-old Man,” veteran Washington journalist von Drehle chronicles the remarkable life of Midwest physician Charlie White, who was born in the early 20th century and lived a decade into the 21st.

Real estate sales down but average prices rise

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.

High real estate prices in Boca Grande are giving the rest of the Cape Haze peninsula and the neighboring islands a price boost.

“Palm Island has really gone through the roof in the last three years,” said Brian R. Corcoran, owner and broker for BRC Group. “Anything nice on Palm Island is being snapped up quickly.”

With Gasparilla Island properties about triple the price, Palm Island and Manasota Key are starting to look pretty good for some buyers. Corcoran said that new prospects have begun to understand that there are basic services on Palm Island, as well as paved streets and trash pickup.

Across the market, current buyers are opting to forego conventional financing. “Anything over $3 million is going to be cash,” said Corcoran.

County considers sewer system for original Cape Haze neighborhood

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News.

As Charlotte County is preparing an engineering report for a new sewer system for the original Cape Haze development, current residents there are asking questions about its need.

“It’s a long process,” said Caroline Wannall, public relations manager for Charlotte County Utilities, who says that to build a sewer system includes not only design and engineering, but costs. There are also meetings with residents, and public comment throughout the process.

“We want them to know they have a say,” said Wannall.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: April Miano

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

When April Miano gets a new job, she is all in with it. That is why you will see her in her first stage play ever, now that she is box office manager for the Royal Palm Players. She will play a couple of roles in the November staging of “The Dining Room” on Boca Grande.

April arrived at the Royal Palm Players by chance, if you believe in such things, around January of this year. She and her husband Joe had had enough of the “salt life,” living on a sailboat, and decided to make their land-based home in Rotonda West. Searching for a job, she saw an opening at the Royal Palm Players and went for it. The rest is history.