Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News.
Gasparilla Island sea turtles have other issues to overcome in addition to predation. Beachgoers pose a unique and specific threat to sea turtles by leaving assorted items behind. When a turtle patroller sees something such as an abandoned umbrella or an unattended chair, the item is then tagged with a note letting the owner know […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Jerry has just retired after more than 30 years of managing the operations of the Boca Grande Marina and working in other capacities for Boca Grande’s Nicholas family. Chrissy is taking a leave from the Bowen Construction Company. Together they are leaving for the Upper Northwest of the U.S. to hike the Continental Divide Scenic Trail from the Canadian border of Montana to the Mexican border of New Mexico, passing through Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming along the way. In all, the trek will cover 2,700 to 3,100 miles. All on foot.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: This may hit home to some, may bring back memories, or you may be shocked at the information. Domestic Violence is not only physical … it is also mental, emotional, financial, spiritual and verbal. Many say abusive is worse than the physical.The bones heal, black and blues go away, but the verbal […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Lee County Solid Waste is encouraging residents to use the holiday weekend to prepare their properties for hurricane season. Pruning trees and shrubs now that could damage your home or pool cage during a storm can mitigate damage. Survey your property for any items that could become a projectile during a storm. […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Opinion.
Many forget that Memorial Day is a day to remember, honor and mourn for all the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in our armed forces, to keep our country safe for all and to protect the freedoms we often take for granted.
Since the end of the Revolutionary War, 646,596 troops have died in battle. Sadly, many deaths do not occur on the battlefield. Some 30,177 U,S, servicemen and veterans died by suicide between September 11, 2001 and the end of 2019. Currently 9 million veterans are enrolled in the Veterans Administration’s treatment centers for post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
The hurricane hangtag program includes a four-zone system. Your zone will be printed on your hangtag to better track where one should be and to allow for phased re-entry, if warranted. Limited access at the time of return could be delayed due to any ongoing response and/or recovery efforts in Boca Grande.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Police & Fire.
On Monday, May 16 at 11:17 a.m. the department responded to 777 7th St. E for a structure fire at The Gasparilla Inn & Club laundry. The folding machine caught on fire but was extinguished by the time the fire department arrived. Firefighters checked and secured the machine.
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Community History, News.
It is fitting that we pay tribute to historical guides as a celebration of their lives in the context of the fishing heritage of Boca Grande. Cappy Joiner, president of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association, has provided a list of representative historical guides. We admire their unique skills, impressive fortitude and commitment to fishing in the menace of increasing competition and an adversely impacted environment. As Captain Joiner points out, they must master boating and navigation skills, possess specialized knowledge of the weather, the environment, fish identification and their individual peculiarities, likes and dislikes, be able to read the water by the swim patterns on the surface, know about tackle and about seasonal behavior and natural habitats of the fish. Thoughts on guiding by contemporary guides follow.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
VOTE 411 provides information on registering to vote and the deadlines for doing so. It can tell you your personal registration status. It can tell you where your polling place is. (Well, we all know where to vote in person on the island.) It can look up your own ballot, and it also lists all the candidates for all the offices this year.