Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY THE GICIA The GICIA has undertaken a $1.3 million landscape restoration project for the Bike Path to restore the massive destruction to the native landscape caused by saltwater inundation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As a conservation organization, the GICIA plants native, drought- and salt-tolerant plants that will survive along the five miles of […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Get the family out this summer Summer is here and it’s hot. We still have great fishing options. Here are some ideas you can consider. First, get out early to beat the heat. Dress with long sleeves, otherwise the sun will fry you. Skin cancer is to be avoided. They help with bugs too, especially […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO One hundred locals participated in Paddle for Peace water excursion to the Boca Grande sandbar. The event was designed to steer people away from their phones and political frustration to experience a day on the water. TEN YEARS AGO GICIA completed ecological restoration of three single family lots owned by the GICIA […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Education, Profiles.
A foundation for Michigan college education Being labeled a visionary is pretty high praise. That’s the word the Detroit News has chosen to describe Ellen Thompson, long-time winter resident of Boca Grande, as well as summer resident of the Mitten State. Her recognition as a visionary came with the naming of Ellen as one of […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The Manatee’s Call The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection.In the sea’s expanse, their homes they’ve kept, A sanctuary from human detection.The manatee’s call from the ocean’s depths, Their gentle nature has often weptAt the sight of mankind’s cruel direction. Their voiceless song in our hearts it echoes, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
At the end of May, the Boca Grande Fire Department purchased a new truck to account for fire hydrants damaged by Hurricanes Milton and Helene last fall. Currently on island, there are around 10 to 15 hydrants that are non-functional due to last year’s flooding, Chief C.W. Blosser said. This new truck was an emergency […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
In interview last week he shared thoughts after visit Editor’s Note: The Boca Beacon sat down with Commissioner David Mulicka for a profile two weeks ago. He had additional thoughts on beach access, and shared them with our reporter, Sheila Evans. Below are some of his transcribed thoughts on the issue, which help to shed […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Progress on the Boca Grande Community Center continues as summer camps are set to begin next week. Friends of Boca Grande, which oversees the renovation, debated raising the whole building earlier this spring to prevent damage from flooding as it occurred during last hurricane season. This option was ultimately too expensive, so instead, just the […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Blaze takes second, again Tracy Lynn won the annual Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament last Saturday, June 7, put on by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. There were 33 fish released. Second place went to Blaze and third place went to Jill Marie. The first release for boys was Paul Wagenseil Jr, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
While there is no date for the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office, the USPS has updated the island on repair status for the Beacon. “The repairs at the Boca Grande Post Office are ongoing,” said Carol Hunt, a strategic communications specialist with the USPS in Texas and Florida. “Customers can be assured that […]