Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
As one story goes, sometime in the 1980s, a man and his children grew weary of caring for their pet iguanas. They decided to visit the Range Light in Boca Grande and deposit the no-longer-loved pets in the sandy bushes there. Those iguanas have gotten their revenge – but on the wrong people. It has […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Entertainment, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: I’d like to express a thank you to the Boca Beacon for adding Capt. Van Hubbard to your writing crew. Capt. Van adds great hands on local knowledge of our local waters, fishing and surrounding environment. Looking forward to more fun stories too, of his past fishing adventures up and down the […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
SUBMITTED BY THE KAISER FAMILY Our Dad sadly left us. Nicholas Thomas Kaiser passed away on 5 June, 2024. He was 90. Nick was born on December 6, 1933 in Houghton, Michigan to Grace Eleanor Richards and Nicholas Jacob Kaiser. He was the oldest of two children – with younger sister Jane serving as his […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men.” Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CAPT. BRAD HICKMAN When it comes to grouper offshore, count on a few gag groupers, but also black, red and yellow-mouths to fill a cooler. Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY At long last, the first green sea turtle crawl was documented on Gasparilla Island during the week ending June 22nd! It turned out to be a nest and it occurred on the far north end of the island. By this time last year, the BGSTA turtle patrollers had already documented ten […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Five members of the Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel sent a letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon about their resignations on Tuesday, June 25. This decision follows the Lee County Commissioners’ meeting on May 28, during which the board voted for Commissioner Kevin Ruane to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
BY FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOCA GRANDE PARKING ADVISORY PANEL In 2015, a Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel of diverse residents was formed at the suggestion of the GICIA to provide local perspective to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and staff in addressing our island parking issues. At that time, our District Commissioner […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The South Gulf Cove lock tenders will be manning the lock from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. These extended hours accommodate increased holiday boating activity.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Real Estate.
Gasparilla Island Water Association is implementing a new customer portal that allows customers to easily manage their utility accounts, monitor usage, view bills and enroll in Paperless, Autopay by E- check or credit card, or Text to Pay. Current ACH customers will not need to sign up for Autopay in the new online portal unless […]