Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
It was an exceptionally busy weekend on Gasparilla Island and in Placida over the Memorial Day weekend. “We did patrols of the beach, regular marked vehicle patrol, foot patrols and golf cart,” said Lt. Mike Sawicki of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. On island in Lee County, according to Sawicki, there were four traffic citations, […]
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An RFK supporter came through town last Thursday, playing the famous campaign theme from 1968. It did not have Robert F. Kennedy on it; he happened to be in Boca Raton at the exact same moment. Photo by Cheryl
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Easter is just around the corner and the buying and preparedness of the holiday will fill the next nine days. Consumers may well be shocked as the 2024 Easter cost is expected to top $22 billion. The total figure is the second highest in a survey’s history, after last year’s record-setting $24 billion. It is […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
By Mark Driscoll, CEOBoca Grande Health Clinic For most people, healthcare is something you only think about when you actually need it. As you might expect, it’s a little different for me; I guess you could say thinking about healthcare is a key part of my job description. Every year I have the privilege of […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Columns, Entertainment.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor:
As a member of the Boca Grande Parking Committee, created by the GICIA in 2015, I am thrilled that a comprehensive parking plan is up for a vote by the Lee County commissioners on Tuesday, November 7th. Commissioner Kevin Ruane will present his structured parking proposal. It is very comprehensive, ensuring that, for example, a change in parking regulations that benefits one neighborhood doesn’t harm another. The commissioner’s plan is similar to the one he implemented very successfully in Sanibel.
Commissioner Ruane presented this plan to the Parking Committee in April 2022. The committee voted unanimously to adapt it for Boca Grande.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Columns, Entertainment.
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This week Fire Chief C.W. Blosser notified the Beacon that an additional $50,000 donation from a concerned citizen was received for the Island Auxiliary Emergency Radio Communications & Interoperability project. That welcome, generous donation brings the total raised for the project to $296,500 as the Island Emergency Communications and Interoperability Working Group continues intensive […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, News.
It’s official. Fr. Anthony Hewitt has been installed as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic parish. While Father Anthony took over his duties in Boca Grande in July, there were some formalities that needed to be taken care of before the assignment was official. These took place Sunday, Oct. 1, at the church.
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, under whose auspices Our Lady of Mercy parish operates, came to Boca Grande to finalize those details. The bishop and Fr. Anthony celebrated the 10:30 a.m. Mass together, along with about 50 members of the parish and Fr. Anthony’s family.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Columns, Entertainment.