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Gasparilla Island Lighthouse about to get a facelift

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Ian has taken a terrible toll on the island and all the communities surrounding it, but together we are stronger, and it shows through the generous support BIPS has received from donors, members, granting agencies and our volunteers. Barrier Island Parks Society gives their deepest thanks to all the donors who gave to the Boca Grande Disaster Fund, as well as the Lee County Tourist Development Council, Florida Lighthouse Association, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club and its volunteers. It is your support to BIPS and your service to our community that helps give us strength.

Turtle lighting explored at The Barnichol

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.

The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is dedicated to making sure every part of the Gasparilla Island shoreline is in compliance. Enforcement officers in Lee and Charlotte counties have the same mission, as do the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and State Park rangers. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: RAE MEDGYESY

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

“We came here on a visit with some friends,” she explained. “When we came to visit them they were going to sell their little condos, and I said, ‘Well, this place is pretty special.’ What I liked about it was that it was kind of like going back in time. We used to go to Naples where we had a beautiful spot on the beach, but that has just exploded. So, to us, this felt like the Naples we used to go in the 1980s. I just like a small little town. I’m not into big cities anymore. When our friends were selling, I thought, ‘The door’s knocking. Let’s open it and see what happens.’ And so, we decide we would purchase their condos.”

A big Strawberry Festival thank you …

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.

To the Editor: The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande wish to extend their thanks to members of the community and visitors from surrounding areas who helped make the 2023 Strawberry Festival on Saturday, March 4 an incredible success. It was truly an amazing day. A spirit of camaraderie, fellowship and fun highlighted the event, […]

West County turns out in force to support lower density

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.

West Charlotte County residents turned out in great number to let Charlotte County Commissioners know they are adamant that densities in their area need to be controlled for the protection of the people, wildlife, economy and overall wellbeing of their corner of the county … and they are most certainly concerned about putting anything that […]

Smart Studio hosts benefit show while looking for a new home

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Wini Smart loved two things the most, painting and helping people. In her honor, Smart Studio is hosting a benefit art show and sale featuring original watercolor and oil paintings by the late artist. The show will include local scenes as well as paintings from her travels to tropical islands and Europe. Wini was the founder of Smart Studio Art Gallery, which is now owned and operated by Wini’s artist granddaughter, Rebecca Cleveland. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Celebrating Dr. Seuss – the man who taught so many the value of reading Dr. Seuss was a great teacher. He taught the world it could be fun to read. He taught that poetry does not have to be dry and boring. He taught that using your imagination can lead to a good life. March 2 was […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

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To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza throughout Florida. This strain has been documented in the United States since 2021 and was detected for the first time in Florida in January 2022.  The FWC has documented the virus […]