Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
In the midst of worries about red tide and multiple hurricanes, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened public comment on a proposed fish farm in federal waters off the Englewood’s coast in the Gulf of Mexico. “It is a pilot project,” said Glenn Compton of ManaSota88, a local environmental group that has opposed the […]
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SUP Englewood and Keep Charlotte Beautiful is hosting a Waterway Warrior Clean-up Day at Don Pedro Island State Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 16. “Whether you’re cleaning up along the land or out on the water, your efforts will help make a lasting impact on our local environment,” according to […]
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There is no date yet for the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office. Currently, staff from the Boca Grande Post Office are operating at their Placida branch, sorting mail separately for users, and handing it over when they arrive. The issue will be even more complicated after Thanksgiving, when Christmas package season begins. While […]
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The Grande Chorus is planning to proceed with its Christmas concert with regular members and would like to invite others to join. Because of the closure of the Community Center, practices will take place at St. Andrew’s. Practice sessions will begin Friday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s, and will continue […]
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Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatically the week prior, showing low amounts of red tide at the Boca Grande Causeway, and none at the Boca Grande Pier. This week […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Entertainment, Events, Featured News, News.
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk has been pushed back to Dec. 7 to better support local businesses. In the past, the Christmas Walk has been held the Saturday after Thanksgiving because a lot of visitors were in town, said Chamber Executive Director Gary Cross. “It seemed through conversations with local businesses that to do […]
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Hundreds of flooded or damaged golf carts have been picked up after Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but local vendors have made adjustments to supply carts for the season. Thoroughbred Golf Carts has picked up over 400 carts since the storm, with around 75 more scheduled for pickup, said its General Manager David Lutz. They are […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the editor: My letter is written in response to an article written by Jay Feinberg and Cookie Potter. In recent months there have been many concerns about the parking situation on Boca. Simply put, there just isn’t enough! Many solutions have been proposed including parking meters and meter maids. In the Boca Beacon’s Sept. […]
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On Banyan Street the leaves have returned, and trees closest to Park Avenue seem to be in full recovery. After Hurricane Milton, Lee County cleaned around the trees, and also hand-watered them through its emergency water trucks. Across the island, many street and parkland trees are still a mess, where there are huge washouts. Misty […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
BY DANA RYAN Like all of you, I watched with a heavy heart as Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through our country, leaving devastation in their wake. My family lives on a small barrier island in Florida, and while Helene caused damage, Milton rocked its foundation, destroying the water, sewage and power systems. It washed […]