Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Featured News, Health & Wellness, News.
We often talk about “gut feelings,” but science now shows that your digestive system really does have something to say to your brain – and the rest of your body. The two are in constant communication, and what happens in your gut can influence your mood, mental clarity and even your long-term health. That’s because […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Charlotte County commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 9 unanimously approved a resolution asking Lee County to “engage in a transparent and collaborative project with stakeholders” and to “reconsider and amend its Boca Grande parking ordinance to restore reasonable public parking access to beaches,” while signaling they’ll consider stronger steps if negotiations don’t gain traction. Chair Joe […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
Authors and illustrators Jack and Gabby Gibbons moved to Rotonda West about two and a half years ago after nearly two decades in Colorado. The couple, who spent much of their careers in construction and real estate, have since turned their attention to a more creative pursuit: writing and illustrating children’s books inspired by their […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: It’s time for a reality check. The much maligned, recently passed Boca Grande Parking ordinance does two things. First, it limits parking in residential neighborhoods between 1st and 19th streets. Secondly, it limits parking in the business district to three hours during the day so beach goers don’t inadvertently restrict access to […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.
BY MELISA BICKER As Postmaster of Boca Grande, I’m proud to share that the United States Postal Service is inviting the American public to help shape a unique part of our nation’s cultural history – our postage stamps. Through the newly launched Encore Stamp Campaign, the Postal Service is giving everyone a chance to vote […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The public assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is a reminder of the fragility of free speech in America. Kirk dealt with hard questions and tried to bring those with different opinions around. Opposing views always came to the front of his question lines, and his thousands of interactions with students at his […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“All magic comes with a price, dearie” Rumpelstiltskin, a character on ABC’s Once Upon a Time On Aug. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a white paper and supporting materials on genetically engineered mosquitoes used for pest control. These materials, according to the EPA, outline considerations for the design of these insects and propose […]
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At its Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting, Charlotte County commissioners held a discussion regarding Gasparilla Island beach access and parking, asking Lee County in a resolution to “engage in a transparent and collaborative project with stakeholders” and “reconsider and amend its Boca Grande parking ordinance to restore reasonable public parking access to beaches.” At the meeting, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
Above, the first flare found on the beach in July. On Saturday morning Aug. 30, while on marked patrol in Boca Grande, Deputy Angelo Lanni was conducting an area check of the beach access at 4th Street when he found what appeared to be an unspent military marker flare laying in the sand. The marker […]
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Anna Maria now pondering paid, resident parking BY MARCY SHORTUSE Anyone who has spent time in Boca Grande knows that a “busy” beach day might look like 25 to 50 beachgoers at any given access point. It is nothing in comparison to some beachfront communities like Fort Myers Beach, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island, […]