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ECOWATCH: Who is responsible for toxic algae in Florida waters?

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.

“We have not used our water well. Our major rivers are defiled by noxious debris. Pollution from cities and industries kills fish in our streams. Many waterways are covered with oil slick and contain growths of algae that destroy productive life and make the water unfit for recreation. ‘Polluted Water — No Swimming’ has become a familiar sign on […]

Golf cart vs. tree reported Friday morning

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

At approximately 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 24 the Boca Grande Fire Department, Lee County EMS and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were called to Gasparilla Road between 25th and 27th Street for a heavily-damaged golf cart with no one around. It appeared the cart had struck a tree, then flipped. According to authorities they […]

Farmers Market now open on Fridays through April at Wheeler Road

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

The Boca Grande Farmers Market had its grand opening on Friday, December 17, at the Wheeler Road location where it has been in recent years.  The market will be offering products to Boca Grande that include produce, seafood, cheese, pickles, orchids, cut flowers, native plants, prepared foods, soaps, candles, guacamole, smoothies, organics, meats and more. […]

Doolittle’s Raiders: Florida’s connection to Pearl Harbor

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.

As our country observed the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor this week, it’s easy to lose sight the ferocity of the bombing, the terror we felt as a nation as well as the military status of our country during that fateful time. Just coming out of World War I, also known as […]

Just over the bridge: The Boca Beacon holiday shopping guide part II

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

This week’s shopping guide feature will be the off-island businesses of Englewood and Placida. Now more than ever our small businesses need our support, and we are blessed to have some truly amazing shopping opportunities on the other side of the Boca Grande Causeway. Shopping on the Cape Haze Peninsula and Englewood is something you […]

A bug’s life: A ride-along along with Lee County Mosquito Control

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.

(Warning, a multitude of mosquito larvae were harmed during the writing of this story) Three warriors step forward, cross-armed, ready to take flight. Cue Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries.” The warriors’ names are Jamie Fowler, Scott Shanks, and pilot Mike Haslam, members of the Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD or nicknamed “The District”) team. […]

Record-breaking bridge crossings discussed at GIBA meeting

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News.

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday Nov. 3, in the offices of the Authority. Members of the authority were updated on the traffic and revenue figures for the 12 months of the 2021 fiscal year. Toll Revenue was up by comparison with last year by 11 percent in discount […]