Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Cyclists have the same rights and rules as cars on GIBA Last Thursday, Aug. 15 during the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority’s quarterly meeting, the board discussed bike safety along the causeway. A biker had contacted GIBA about the orange cones which are currently positioned over several grates along the shoulder of the causeway, mistaking their […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Florida experiences sewage spills by local government facilities after every significant rain event, such as Tropical Storm Debby. Over six million gallons of untreated sewage were dumped as Debby passed by Southwest Florida, and 11.5 million gallons of partially treated water were discharged, according to WTSP. Charlotte County luckily had no discharges. This was a […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, Sports & Outdoors.
This time of year is prime for storms. The state desperately needs the summer rains to replenish aquifers, remoisturize forests and de-heat the ground. These storms are our Florida reality. But there is danger, of course. Even safely inside, lightning fries our transformers, melts our hard drives and makes mincemeat of expensive HVAC circuit boards, […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Priscilla Pope Masselink died on August 12, 2024 at her home in Sorrento, Maine after a 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Priscilla was 67 years old. She was surrounded by her loving family and embraced virtually in the arms of countless friends from her Maine childhood in Bangor and Sorrento, her college years at Duke […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
David Gordon Crumbaugh of Boca Grande, Florida, passed away on August 15, 2024 in Coloma, Michigan surrounded by family. He was a brother, husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and mentor. He was 72 years old. A Celebration of Life to honor David’s memory will be scheduled in the near future. David was born in Le Roy, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department got permission to use The Innlet for training last week. Photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 13, groups of firefighters ran through drills outside and upstairs at the hotel. The Innlet was closed for construction, but reopens Friday, Aug. 23 Photo by Anna
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
A lighting strike near the Range Light was recently caught in afternoon by reader Sandi Firtion. Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S., with an average of 10 deaths a year and 40 injuries. According to Floridadisaster.org, the state sees 70 to 100 days a year with lightning, mostly in summer. A good reminder […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“We can sit back, do nothing,and watch our planet be destroyed. Or we can take action, becomeadvocates, and start making lifestyle choices that are kind to people and the planet.” Kira Simpson, Environmentalist and Sustainability Expert On August 9th, 2024, Hurricane Debby was an unwelcome visitor, leaving millions of dollars in damage from flooding throughout […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
John Mitchell was out fly fishing on Gasparilla Island when he saw a youth catch and release a strange snook. The fish could not move; it turned out that it was two snook. A larger snook, perhaps 18 inches, had a smaller snook, 16 inches, in its mouth. Both fish were paralyzed. The kid said, […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY On August 4 and 5, Debby was “only” a tropical storm when she scooted up the gulf more than 100 miles to our west; as we know, she became a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in northern Florida. Her track was eerily similar to Idalia’s last year, although Idalia […]