Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
William A. “Bill” Heisel passed away on Monday, May 23, surrounded by his family, one week before his 96th birthday. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia (nee O’Donnell) and sisters Marjorie Poss, Rita Sloan Roy and Dorothy Heisel. He is survived by his children: Heidi Heisel, William Heisel (Kellee), Julie Sullivan […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Opinion, Profiles.
When we built a house a few years later, we thought ourselves the luckiest people alive. Oh, to be able to plan a few months each winter in Boca Grande! But even then, smitten as we were with Boca Grande, we had not a clue how it would become so much more than just a winter island respite from the snow-slushy north. Boca Grande began for us as a winter escape, not a “destination.” Then it absorbed us. Over the past 20+ years, we were submersed into a community of wonderfully involved, interesting and interested people, fabulously close friends. Unlike other of Florida seashore locales, Boca Grande was not a beach, a resort. It was a life.
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
The staff of the Boca Grande Health Clinic graciously thanks all members for the generous donation.This already has been enormously put to good use by our patients who are coming and going from the clinic. Thank you so very much!
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
Monday was our last day at 333 Park Avenue. We’ve still not found a suitable spot for the gallery, so, we have decided to organize a “Mobile Gallery,” which will continue to bring beautiful art to your Boca Grande or surrounding homes, and which will allow us to take our wonderful artists works to other destinations, hopefully with your help!
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.
Boca Beacon backpages “We have little time to nurture the ocean’s resilience, remove threats and pollutants,eliminate disruption, especially because global warming has an increasing impact on ocean health.”– IAP statement on the protection of our marine environment Almost all of the quotes appearing in EcoWatch have come from individuals. However, this week an organization, called […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
There comes a time in many kids’ lives when they have to realize they have to pony up and take on the big fish … to stare that giant silver king in the eye and tell him he’s been bested. We’re hoping a lot of that takes place on Saturday, June 11 during the Gasparilla Island Kids’ Classic, a tournament that has become a well-loved island tradition since 2014.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
There’s a brand new diet that’s taking Boca Grande Pass by storm … It’s called “Wear the Weight of Waylon’s Buckles,” and it isn’t for beginners. When Capt. Waylon Mills’ son Owen successfully caught and released the winning tarpon in the 2022 Red Gill Tarpon Tournament that was held last Sunday, May 29, he cinched his dad’s title as the winner of the Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle for the season.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
“Everyone in Lee County could feel that property values have been increasing rapidly, but this confirms the fact that 2021 saw unprecedented increases,” Caldwell said. “Thankfully, homeowners are protected at essentially a maximum of only a three-percent increase through their homestead exemption.”
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The new owners of Third Street Bistro, Kevin and Barbara McLaughlin, are busy making plans for the building and restaurant along with their long-time architect and collaborator, Douglas Larson, of Larson Architecture Works.
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Improvements included in the $501,000 project are construction of a dog park with large- and small-dog fenced enclosures, dog watering and washing stations, improved parking and road improvements.