Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
September is Healthy Aging Month, and there’s never been a better time to think about what it means to live your best life, at any age. Who says that aging means slowing down? Today’s science shows us that aging well is all about staying active, engaged and positive. Whether you’re 65, 75 or 85, you […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Movie theater comparison used in explanation Editor’s note: In the process of reviewing documents ahead of the season, and changed parking rules, the Beacon discovered some differences in procedure for the Boca Grande Health Clinic and Community Center construction projects. The following is a brief explanation. This spring saw the possibility of drastic parking changes […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
In Florida, November’s general election will include six state constitutional amendments — changes to the laws included in the State Constitution. Four of these amendments were approved to be on the ballot through a process involving approval by the State Legislature. The other two amendments qualified through a process initiated by individuals or groups other […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
Happy endings can happen any time. Robert Walker, field superintendent for the Gasparilla Island Water Association, is a big believer in keeping the story going until that happy ending appears. Working at GIWA is a case in point. Before he was hired by his long-time friend, Ron Bolton, who is executive director of GIWA, Robert […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Travel.
Each week, our Ballyhoo section tells of restaurant on the island, as well as shopping and events. During the quiet season, there are still a great options, including the newly reopened South Beach Bar & Grille. For the week of Sept. 13, 2024, here are some options.
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit this one out. Do something. You are not here by accident of fate, alive at an absolutely critical moment in the history of our planet.” Carl Sagan, American astronomer and planetary scientist We […]
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In August, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction, Lee Reefs, Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), Capt. Jay Withers, Clermont Oyster Bar and Lake County, to deploy two dump truckloads of recycled oyster shells to Turtle Bay in the Cape Haze Aquatic Reserve. Turtle Bay is located on Cape […]
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American Cruise Lines, often seen passing by Gasparilla Island last year, will return after a successful season in 2023-24. This eight-day cruise stops in St. Petersburg, Marco Island, Key West and Punta Gorda. The first trip of the season is Thanksgiving week, and they continue through mid-March. Around day five and six of the trip […]
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Charlotte County: Officers Josh Brannen and Alex Russell responded to a report of individuals fishing off Punta Gorda. Officer Russell, undercover, observed the group catch two snook, attempting to conceal them. Inspection revealed four undersized snook and one undersized redfish. The individuals were cited for taking snook during the closed season, undersized and over the […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Because of a complex ballot in November and the possibility of longer lines, local election officials are asking citizens to check their registration online immediately. They’re also reminding voters that Florida voter registration deadline is Oct. 7. “We are urging folks to go on the website,” said Leah Valenti, Charlotte County’s Supervisor of Elections. She […]