Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Fishing action is heavy right now in island waters, as is juvenile bird season. Many of our local feathered brethren are taking care of their young in their nests in local rookeries. When you combine fishing and a heavy bird presence, it doesn’t always end up well.Even when precautionary steps are taken, birds can get […]
Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News.
The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is proud to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind handpainted seashell campaign. BGSTA volunteer Stephanie Sondock and her sister, Stacey Wilkanoski, began painting by hand each colorful, one of a kind, shell in January of 2022.
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.
Elaine Williams probably woke up around 1:30 a.m. this morning, but, unlike a week or so ago, today she could roll over and go back to sleep. Elaine is now retired. Her role as the iconic newspaper carrier serving Boca Grande for the last 26 years has ended, and her early-morning habit of making sure her customers get their daily newspapers – dry and on time – is someone else’s task.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
William A. “Andy” Nagle passed away June 7, 2022 at the age of 60, surrounded by his family on June 7, 2022 in Huntington Beach, California. He was born on August 6, 1961. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Louise Nagle. He leaves behind his beloved children, Jake and Jordan Nagle; […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Boca Beacon Back Pages, Columns, Opinion.
And yet the world of today needs
strong, dedicated men to protect their families, guide their children to be good people, instill good values in
their daily lives and foster a love of
the Earth in order to protect it from the onslaught against today’s ecosystems and animal species. Yes, fathers need to be Father Nature teachers also. The need to protect this planet and teach the younger generation the need for this protection is vital. Men
have always been seen and thought
of as protectors of their families, and
it’s time now to step forward in this
ongoing battle to protect the environment. Doing so will help protect their families.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
And a special thank you to all the kids and captains who fished the tournament. We hope you enjoyed a fun and competitive event. Your participation will help a family somewhere and you are helping to spread our education/conservation message to protect our wonderful tarpon fishing resource for years to come.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
After sailing through several items of business, the sticking point came when the Mazza residence project, 235 Whiskey Row, was broached. The Mazza family wishes to complete installation of rooftop solar panels and indoor battery backups on their residence, which will include panels on the south and east-facing portions of the roof – two on the east side, one with 14 panels and one with four panels – and 22 panels arranged in rows on another part of the roof. Once installed the panels will be raised eight inches off the roofline, and according to the Mazza’s representative, would not be visible from the beach side of the home.
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
The House of Representatives and Senate introduced identical proposals, which included items related to reinsurance, roof solicitation, roof underwriting, bad faith, attorneys’ fees, insurer regulation and transparency, and building codes. The bills passed both houses. The Governor signed them into law on May 25. Some provisions will take effect immediately, others have effective dates included in the law’s language.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Obituaries.
One of the island’s leading ladies has left us Evelyn Wilbur Darna, a well-loved member of the Boca Grande community, died surrounded by family in Englewood on June 6, 2022. She was 82. You could pick Evelyn out of a crowd the minute she laughed … and she laughed often. Her sense of humor and […]
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Halfway through the Florida legislative session in February, Florida Senate leaders fast-tracked Senate Bill 2508 which included major water-related policy changes that would write into law preferential treatment of the industrial sugar industry. It was filed as a budget conforming bill which allowed it to circumvent the standard legislative process and minimized opportunity for public input.