Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Island Vet Sarah Babcock was selected for the Michigan State University 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award. “This award is exceptionally humbling,” Babcock said. “It is truly a great honor.” Babcock focuses on the human animal bond, through clinical and non-clinical work. She provides in-home veterinary care for Gasparilla Island residents through […]
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BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) will start restoring the Town Park between 3rd and 5th Streets, beginning on Monday. Stormwater intrusion from both Helene and Milton damaged and killed much of the vegetation along the five miles of Bike Path. The Town Park is a highly visible and extensively […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
After an April 15 code amendment for parking requirements for historic districts, Boca Grande Health Clinic will be able to break ground on their new Annex project in May. “The good news is that they adjusted it,” said Mark Driscoll, the clinic’s chief executive officer. On April 15, 2025, Lee County’s Board of County Commissioners […]
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BY AMANDA MOCANU, SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT (E-8), USAF, RET On April 8, 2025, my husband Brandon and I were among over 100 southwest Florida veterans blessed to fly on Southwest Florida Honor Flight’s Mission XXII to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials. Brandon and I both served 20 years in the Air Force (‘92-‘12 and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Two commissioners from Lee County were in Boca Grande last week, not only to attend the groundbreaking of The Island School and Boca Grande Community Center renovation, but to learn about the island and to research the parking issue. “I had a four-hour tour that included the Community Center groundbreaking,” said David Mulicka, who is […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
A number of Charlotte and Lee citizens and businesses came out to the joint meeting of the Charlotte and Lee County Commissioners in Punta Gorda to talk about the issue of Boca Grande and access to its beaches. Nine of 10 commissioners from both counties were at the meeting, where numerous interlocal agreements were discussed […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Joseph (Joe) Swan Junkin, died peacefully from pulmonary fibrosis on March 29, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 17, 1939, Joe lived a rich and fulfilling life that touched many around him. He was a devoted family man, accomplished executive and passionate adventurer. Joe grew up in New York and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Profiles.
Boca Grande residents and officials came out to attend and speak at a joint meeting of Charlotte and Lee counties held in Punta Gorda. “I think this is something we need to do more often,” said Charlotte Commissioner Chris Constance. The Tuesday meeting was the first in over five years; the last was in Lee […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Opinion, Sports & Outdoors.
Easter. Plus, we do not have a rewind if you want that photo Easter is our most significant religious holiday. It’s also a time many of our winter visitors head home. Spring’s fishing blossoms with flowers, and hungry fish and less people. We are thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice and blessed to enjoy our special piece […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
On a beautiful Easter weekend, there are family visits, decisions about seating and the ultimate choice, ham or lamb? To be honest, this editor is in both camps on that one. The key is to ensure that if there is ham, there must be cheese covered scalloped potatoes. The weather this week has been perfect. […]