Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department and island Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to several calls this past week, included one of a missing woman who was found, and an agency assist to locate a missing scuba diver. On Thursday, Feb. 9 at approximately 12:11 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to an agency […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Disaster Recovery Centers located at the following locations will temporarily close for the Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, Feb. 20. • Tringali Recreation Center, 3450 N Access Road, Englewood • Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte Operations will cease at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 and begin again on […]
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This week something happened on the island that shook many people. It angered them, it confused them and it struck a chord in them that resonated with a sonic boom. Many of those people are Island School parents. Late last Friday afternoon a letter went out to school parents explaining that a registered sexual offender […]
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Density limitations in the western part of Charlotte County are being discussed again, and a group of Cape Haze land owners, business owners and residents are very involved. They are encouraging people to attend the Charlotte County Commission meeting on February 28 to support a rule that would limit density on the Cape Haze Peninsula to no more than 15 units per acre, without exceptions.
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On Thursday, Feb.16, local author Lindsay Major will speak about her book, “Lindsay Hughes Cooper: A Portrait.” Major is a former president and board member of the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Many Boca Grande residents may have heard her read at Poetry in the Garden, as she is a long-time member of the Live Poets […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Columns, News.
The beautiful sunset capped off the night of fun and faith as the new chapter of Young Life held its major fundraiser of the year at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club Monday, Jan. 31. The event was the first major event for the Englewood Chapter of Young Life, a Christian ministry focusing on middle school […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center wishes to extend our immense gratitude for the surprising support from the Ann Potter Wilson Foundation. This past year has been a challenge for us all, but it is the generosity of those such as yourselves that remind us why we are so dedicated […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Launch party to be held tonight in conjunction with The Island School Chowder Dinner Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas. Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. This year’s lineup for the Boca Grande Film Festival include not only those names, but topics that include a one-handed virtuoso, the music that makes Irish pubs so unforgettable, snow leopards […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.
The history of Gasparilla Island is rich, which is why new events scheduled by the Boca Grande Historical Society are always eagerly anticipated. To begin, History Bytes will be held every Wednesday in February at 11 a.m. in the Johann Fust Library Loggia. “Final Rest,” the first program, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, will be presented […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will host its 2023 Annual Benefit, featuring best-selling author Scott Turow, presenting his newest novel “Suspect” in the auditorium of the Boca Grande Community Center. The Foundation wishes to thank its many sponsors of the benefit and now announces that General Admission tickets […]