Bella Vida open for breakfast and lunch
Bella Vida is serving up smoothies, avocado toast, breakfast and lunch. Gianne is enjoying a salted caramel latte and Iris is holding a BocaBeet smoothie. 480 E. Rail- road Ave., Ste 3. Photo by Matt
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Englewood Chamber parade marshals announced
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The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announces the Pioneer Parade Grand Marshals for 2024. Pictured are Doug Izzo, Chamber of Commerce, Gloria Rogonki and Gwen Grace representing The Rotonda West Woman’s Club, and co- marshal, Ester Horton, long-time resident and community leader, Jeanne Joyce and Kim Parks. Ester was actually a young girl running barefoot at […]
Lee County holds budget meetings in September
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hold two public budget hearings in September on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 county budget. The two public hearings will be livestreamed and available on several platforms. The two public budget hearing dates are: Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 5:05 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5:05 p.m. The […]
Cherre Hobbs honored for service to community and Postal Service
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, News.
FROM A PRESS RELEASE As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Cherre Hobbs, a dedicated retail associate, who has faithfully served the Boca Grande community for over 28 years. Cherre’s unwavering commitment and exceptional service have made her a beloved figure in the neighborhood […]
Full steam ahead: Placida Bunkhouse restoration recommended
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
Restoration plans and estimated costs for the Placida Bunkhouse were released from the consultant at the beginning of this week. Included are drawings of what the restoration will look like as well as general recommendations. “This is a step in the process, not the final deliverables,” wrote Charlotte Deputy County Administrator Emily Lewis in an […]
What to do if you encounter baby turtles: Boca Grande Turtle Patrol
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Even though Debby disrupted most of the incubating nests on the island, many of those that survived her onslaught are going about their business as usual. As of Saturday, Aug. 17th, we have had nine of the remaining nests hatch since the storm, with 57 still incubating. There is still […]
Unassuming local bookstore, Book Worm, offers 20,000 titles
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News.
Tucked into the corner of Tiffany Square Plaza in Englewood is a used bookstore with all the charm of a favorite childhood library. Caitlin Harper runs The Book Worm entirely by herself, working there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. She is very softspoken, in a manner which makes it obvious she […]
Beacon intern goes on a canalside iguana hunting expedition
Written by Evan Dunbar on . Posted in Featured News, Sports & Outdoors.
Iguana hunting is a delicate art, attempted by many, but perfected by few. It was earlier this month when I decided to throw my hat into the ring. Growing up in urban Illinois, I can’t say I was familiar with using air rifles to take down bright-green, 3-foot-long lizards. But I had heard enough from […]
Invitational Fishwater Cup tarpon tournament results announced
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Last week, 22 anglers from across the United States and 11 local guides came together in Boca Grande for the Fourth Annual Invitational Fishwater Cup. The three-day fly-fishing tarpon tournament was initiated by local Boca Grande guide Mark Becton and angler Michael LeBourgeois. The end of season tournament gives two-person teams of anglers and guides […]
County sets special meeting on Cape Haze sewers Aug. 19
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The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a special meeting at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. Topics include capital projects review, Cape Haze septic-to-sewer project update, and the resignation of the Office of Economic Development director.