Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Like many young people, Rodney Yount joined the military as a “young buck,” looking for adventure while showing his patriotism. He ended up having adventures, but he paid a bigger price for them than he bargained for. Today, Rodney works for Bowen Construction and tries to help other veterans who found how true the quote […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
While Lee County has not released any firm details about parking plans for Boca Grande, the county administration has already reviewed parking signage and equipment for the island. The information was shared with a county vendor and was seen at multiple staff levels. “I need a cost estimate for parking equipment in Boca Grande,” wrote […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Real Estate.
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 6/23/24 to 7/6/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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The Bissell Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness based in Grand Rapids, will host its Empty the Shelters waived adoption fee event from July 8-31. Lee County Domestic Animal Services will participate, along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states, including Suncoast Humane Society. This event is the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Charlotte County’s mosquito treatment schedule is available online at charlottecountyfl.gov. Their treatment schedule is updated daily by afternoon once they determine which areas require immediate attention. The treatment schedule as posted is a planned schedule which may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather. The county is divided into ground zones, units and sections, and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Community History, News.
Three projects, including a renovation and expansion of the Boca Grande Community Center, were each unanimously approved by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on July 10. In spite of the quietness of the summer, the board was able to get a quorum, with members Peggy Stanley, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton and Rebecca […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Opinion.
BY STEVE KIEFFER As a former full-time resident of Boca Grande, I have been following the parking issues with some interest. I was pleased to see the editor address curb “lawns” last week. I believe county employees have failed to properly serve county residents by allowing select individuals to landscape public land in front of […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness, Sports & Outdoors.
“Sunscreen is a surprising culprit of ocean pollution, and one that’s getting the attention it deserves. Not only are the chemicals in sunscreens damaging to marine life and reefs butthey’re also absorbed by your skin.” 2023 Avocado Impact Report Now that the summer season has officially started, thousands of people will be heading to the […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Lots of tarpon are still being caught in Boca Grande Pass, Little Gasparilla Pass, and out on the beaches. If you are looking to back bay fish, target the snook with live bait on the higher tides. Some redfish are being caught as well but the snook have been a more […]
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A volunteer seagrass monitoring program through the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences needs volunteers to survey sites this summer. The UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Charlotte County program will use information collected by volunteers to inform environmental health assessments and increase credibility within the scientific community. State biologists at the Charlotte […]