Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
Each day seems to be a series of completely new surprises in our national story, where news cycles move so quickly. What was once a 24-hour issue now seems to be a two-hour cycle, and then the next crazy thing happens. A 24-minute cycle now? On to the next! For those who live and work […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Alfons H.V. Wieschhorster passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Merfeld, North Rhein Westphalia, Germany, on October 5, 1939. Alfons immigrated to Canada in 1959 and then the United States in 1962. Alfons served in the United States Army in the early ‘60s, becoming a United States citizen in 1971. Chef Alfons was […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Ford Bowman Draper Jr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on June 22, 2024, at his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, after a short illness. Known affectionately to his many childhood friends as “Pete” after a favorite horse, Ford was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather known for his style, love of the outdoors, […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Like many young people, Rodney Yount joined the military as a “young buck,” looking for adventure while showing his patriotism. He ended up having adventures, but he paid a bigger price for them than he bargained for. Today, Rodney works for Bowen Construction and tries to help other veterans who found how true the quote […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
While Lee County has not released any firm details about parking plans for Boca Grande, the county administration has already reviewed parking signage and equipment for the island. The information was shared with a county vendor and was seen at multiple staff levels. “I need a cost estimate for parking equipment in Boca Grande,” wrote […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that. It is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The red snapper bite was good that day. Photos provided by Capt. Brad Capt. Brad Hickman can be reached at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY Last week, I mentioned that our earliest loggerhead nests had started to hatch. Generally, loggerhead nests will incubate for 45 to 70 days. If the nests are up in the dune grasses or under the shade of some other vegetation, the incubation time may be more on the longer end of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
A dozen local retailers and officials came to a meeting to discuss possible parking restrictions in Boca Grande on Monday, July 8 at the Boca Grande Community Center. There was some confusion as to whether there was a “meeting” at all. The original meeting had been called by Sue Sligar, of Gilchrist Interiors. She had […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
The Bissell Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness based in Grand Rapids, will host its Empty the Shelters waived adoption fee event from July 8-31. Lee County Domestic Animal Services will participate, along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states, including Suncoast Humane Society. This event is the […]