Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Lee County surpassed the 200,000 cubic-yards-collected milestone for vegetative and construction debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton. Vegetative and construction debris operations are expected to continue with crews working seven days a week until their final push. Sand collections along the coastline are mostly complete while crews continue to collect sand in Boca Grande. Lee […]
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Long list of fixes Work to repair washed out roads on Gasparilla Island will begin next week. Lee County has sent out a post-Hurricane Milton update from the Department of Transportation about emergency road repairs on local roads in Boca Grande. A pre-construction meeting was held Thursday, Nov. 21, and work will begin on Monday, […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Margaret Mary (Marge) Loviner Flynn, 102, of Hudson, Ohio died peacefully on November 20, 2024, one month shy of her 103rd birthday. Marge was born December 20, 1921 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Cornelius William and Ann Lucille (Allen) Loviner. Marge grew up in Columbus and was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy. She […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Sometimes thankfulness comes easily. Other times it is harder to see the blessings, especially when they come wrapped in traumatic events. Nearly everyone in and around Boca Grande can identify with this circumstance, especially following the whiplash we have experienced from our two recent hurricanes. I have been asked to share my journey of gratitude […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
On Gilchrist (and across the island), the dumping is quite regular. As soon as contractors get what is in the middle, it seems to get filled up again. Here, we got a dump of a wicker living room set, and some sheets, just left on top. Again, the rule on the island (and in Florida) […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Wasting grouper stocks with discards In my lifetime of fishing, I could never have considered the challenges we face today because of mismanagement. I completely agree we need to manage our fish stocks. How we do it is my concern. What we currently have is blatant disregard for the business depending upon fishing to pay […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Opinion.
We are all dealing with individual, life-changing events, not one but two devastating hurricanes flooding us so close together. Debby doesn’t even count anymore. Many of us are still in emotional shock and find these storms psychologically and financially destructive. Our homes, businesses and communities have been permanently transformed. Some just slightly, others in ways […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
Many families have the tradition at Thanksgiving of going around the table and asking each person what they are thankful for. This can be particularly humorous with small children, as their blessings can sometimes be quite basic. OIder children groan through the practice, but it never fails to make everyone think of what a privilege […]
Written by Scott Cotherman on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY SCOTT COTHERMAN Tune in to any televised professional golf competition, and you will see an interview with the tournament’s sponsor citing the significant impact of fundraising for local charities. According to the National Golf Foundation, no sport in America has a higher charitable impact than golf. Its latest industry report on the economics of […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“May the StarsCarry Your Sadness Away May the FlowersFill Your Heart With Beauty May HopeForever Wipe Away Your Tears, And Above All,May Silence Make You Strong.” Chief Dan George, Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Noted poet, activist, musician, philosopher, environmentalist, and protector of his people. This Thanksgiving Day, many residents may be wondering what they […]