Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, News.
On Nov 12., the future of the old Placida Bunk House will be on the discussion for Charlotte County’s Commissioners. The final report was received for the 2024 update of the preservation plan for the Placida Bunk House at the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. The report includes an updated preservation plan, restoration and preservation drawings, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Uncategorized.
Lee County Government has garnered a win for residents in unincorporated areas with commercial properties impacted by Hurricane Milton. The county until now was prevented from collecting storm debris from commercial property sites such as apartments, condominiums and trailer parks. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rules state that those property owners are expected to work […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Well, folks, the question is, “To Bee or Not to Bee,” and you better hope the answer is “To Bee,”or we are all going to “Not Be.” Thomas F. James, PhD TF James explained in his quote, “That was the reason, in a nutshell, why recently ‘The Bee’ has been declared to be ‘The Most […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
The family of Robert (Bob) Edic invites you to join them in the celebration of his life on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Gulf Cove Park 5149 Norlander Drive Port Charlotte FL. 33881. Bob was the author of Fisherfolk of Charlotte Harbor Florida, co-editor of One Island Three Hometown, first-supporting member […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
First-hand account of Helene escape one of many local stories BY BARBARA HUGHES Editor’s Note: Local gallery owner Barbara Hughes was one of the ‘lucky’ ones who came through Helene as it moved through Appalachia. She wrote this essay just after the storm; it is one of dozens of firsthand stories of locals who were […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will resume full operations beginning Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A physician is on duty after hours on weekends and holidays by phone. Call 941-964-2276 and follow the instructions for after-hours care. Unfortunately, the Clinic’s supply of flu, shingles, pneumonia, and RSV vaccines was lost to […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
As we settle into November here in Boca Grande, the challenges of hurricane recovery are matched by the need to stay vigilant about our health. The Boca Grande Health Clinic is already busy with cases of seasonal respiratory illnesses. At this time of year, colds, flu, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are common, while COVID-19 […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
At the Tuesday, Nov. 5 regular Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, board members agreed to move forward with planning a joint meeting with Charlotte County to cover a number of issues, including Boca Grande. Lee County Manager Dave Harner presented the request. “We worked very well with their county manager, Hector Flores,” Harner said […]
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An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers. A reception will follow at 9 a.m., and the regularly scheduled board meeting will begin at […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
This year, voting on Gasparilla Island was at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The last voter of the day, Lisa Cornett, made the trip back to the island from Maryland, just to vote. She arrived at Sarasota airport just before 6 p.m. and made it to Precinct 122 just before it closed at 7 p.m. Lee […]