Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Lee County has announced that a number of beach access points have officially reopened on Gasparilla Island. The beach access points, part of Lee County Parks & Recreation, were closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The streets have needed extensive stabilization and road repairs, as in most cases the sand was either washed out completely, […]
Written by Scott Cotherman on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Severe weather events are the scourge of golf course superintendents, causing bunker washouts, downed trees, and other adverse conditions rendering courses unplayable. Locally, it might present as Post Tropical Storm Disorder, not to be confused with its more serious medical malady. Rather, it is the state of affairs left after severe storms leave the area. […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
We are now two weeks into a moderate bout of red tide. If you want to study the science of red tide, explore sites like Mote Marine Lab or any of the other facilities that are researching it. Information can be found at Red Tide Task Force and Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force. Gov. Ron […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The Boca Beacon is a community enterprise. It is part of a great American tradition, the independent, family-owned community weekly newspaper. This week, we want to thank the local contributors who share their news with us each week. If you look at a community weekly newspaper anywhere in the U.S. from the 19th or 20th […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Edison “Ed” Paxton passed at the age of 84. Survived by his daughters Lorraine (Dan) Lietz, Amy (Mark) Doyle and sister Mary Ellen Phillips. He was predeceased by his wife Beth and brother Bill. He was a proud Mountaineer, and graduate of UWV. He was a devoted husband. An automobile dealer in Western New York, […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Some people believe that retirement is a time for slowing down and taking things easy. Meg Taylor is not one of those people. Retirement has been a whirlwind of fun and activity for the one-time school administrator. Making Boca Grande her permanent and primary home was one of the first signs that her retirement was […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, Uncategorized.
Lee County has announced that a number of beach access points have reopened on Gasparilla Island. The beach access points, part of Lee County Parks & Recreation, were closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The streets have needed extensive stabilization and road repairs, as in most cases the sand was either washed out completely, or […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News, Uncategorized.
After hurricanes this fall, Barrier Island Parks Society has been working to prepare the Range Light and surrounding areas for visitors. Those repairs include the irrigation system, pavers and soil stabilization. A story Friday in the Boca Beacon indicated that BIPS announced that the Range Light was “restored”. That is incorrect, as repairs to the lighthouse identified by BIP’s consulting engineers are anticipated to be made […]
Written by Evan Dunbar on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
One of Florida’s most famous animals, the American Alligator, has been avoiding me for some time. I intend to find out why. It was finals week at the University of Missouri when I received an intriguing text message from my mother, attached was a video of an alligator in the canal in our backyard. Apart […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds if a residential improvement was destroyed or rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days due to a catastrophic event (hurricane, fire, or other natural disaster). Applications, along with support documentation, must be received on or before March 1, 2025. To […]