Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Loneliness is more common than you might think and touches many lives. According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, America is facing an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation,” affecting millions across the country. This widespread issue impacts people of all ages, particularly older adults. Recent research from Northwestern […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Real Estate.
Notices of Proposed Property Taxes, or TRIM (Truth in Millage) have been sent out to Lee and Charlotte County property owners. These notices include each property’s market, assessed and taxable values, as well as any exemptions, for both 2024 and 2023. Lee County owners who disagree with the current market value of their property or […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
A lighting strike near the Range Light was recently caught in afternoon by reader Sandi Firtion. Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S., with an average of 10 deaths a year and 40 injuries. According to Floridadisaster.org, the state sees 70 to 100 days a year with lightning, mostly in summer. A good reminder […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Charlotte County has closed the Boca Grande Fishing Pier due to storm damage from Hurricane Debby. While there is also a sailboat lodged off of the end of the pier, where the old railroad trestles used to reside, the boat does not appear to have hurt the pier itself. “There is erosion damage from the […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Opinion.
BY STEVE KIEFFER As a former full-time resident of Boca Grande, I have been following the parking issues with some interest. I was pleased to see the editor address curb “lawns” last week. I believe county employees have failed to properly serve county residents by allowing select individuals to landscape public land in front of […]
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BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY The rainy weather system of the past week had some impact on the BGSTA’s turtle patrol activities as well as on established nests. Most mornings, the BGSTA volunteers were out patrolling the beaches as usual, despite the sometimes-heavy downpours. Soaked to the skin, they slogged through the sand marking new nests […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community for their creativity and dedication to the craft. The Johann Fust Library Foundation is looking for local authors who have published new books within […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
Calls and notifications to Lee County Code Enforcement from the last month were dominated by unpermitted beach stairs and sea turtle lighting violations. From May 14 to June 13, there were 21 “dune walkover” certified notices sent about new stairs without a permit. There were a total of 47 issues related to turtle lighting violations, […]