Written by Drew Stanley on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
This year’s tarpon season ended on a rainy note, with many female tarpon heading out of the Boca Grande Pass early to spawn; however, there was plenty of fishing in May and June to occupy tournament boats. This year’s tarpon tournament season kicked off with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament on May 11. In first […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Community History, News.
On Wednesday, July 10, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss several proposed construction plans. The Board will discuss the plan for the improved Boca Grande Community Center, requested by the Friends of Boca Grande, detailed in the meeting agenda released last Friday. The Community Center property has three structures that are […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
As one story goes, sometime in the 1980s, a man and his children grew weary of caring for their pet iguanas. They decided to visit the Range Light in Boca Grande and deposit the no-longer-loved pets in the sandy bushes there. Those iguanas have gotten their revenge – but on the wrong people. It has […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
SUBMITTED BY THE KAISER FAMILY Our Dad sadly left us. Nicholas Thomas Kaiser passed away on 5 June, 2024. He was 90. Nick was born on December 6, 1933 in Houghton, Michigan to Grace Eleanor Richards and Nicholas Jacob Kaiser. He was the oldest of two children – with younger sister Jane serving as his […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men.” Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
BY FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOCA GRANDE PARKING ADVISORY PANEL In 2015, a Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel of diverse residents was formed at the suggestion of the GICIA to provide local perspective to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and staff in addressing our island parking issues. At that time, our District Commissioner […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
In observance of Independence Day, most Lee County administration operations will be closed Thursday, July 4. Lee County’s parks, pools and preserves remain open on Independence Day. Offices, libraries and recreation centers are closed Thursday and will reopen Friday, July 5. Check leeparks.org for the list of open locations, hours and amenities. The county asks […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Real Estate.
Gasparilla Island Water Association is implementing a new customer portal that allows customers to easily manage their utility accounts, monitor usage, view bills and enroll in Paperless, Autopay by E- check or credit card, or Text to Pay. Current ACH customers will not need to sign up for Autopay in the new online portal unless […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources reminds beach patrons that fireworks will cause sea turtle hatchlings to disorient, leading to injury and death. Activities disruptive to marine turtles are prohibited according to Section 3-5-302. The following are illegal on the beach from sunset to sunrise during nesting season. The building of campfires or bonfires, any […]
Written by Drew Stanley on . Posted in Featured News, Legal, News.
After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Balloon releases were once a common part of the Florida tourism landscape, but worries over ocean pollution have made them unfashionable, and now illegal. The balloon rule is among a slew of […]