Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Commissioner Kevin Ruane addressed the long-debated structured parking plan for Boca Grande during the regular Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “On April 22 the commission voted unanimously to authorize me to move forward evaluating the parking situation in Lee County on Gasparilla Island,” Ruane said. “Over two years since then I’ve had […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The assumption that animals are without rightsand the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance is positively an outrageous example of Western crudity and barbarity.Universal compassionis the only guarantee of morality.” Quote attributed to Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher Since the second and fourth centuries BCE, with the earliest reference found in Greek […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Since this season began, we have been experiencing the increasing degradation of our Historic District and its residential beach street neighborhoods, which on some days, are completely overrun. Beach parking has been chaotic and is overflowing into adjacent areas causing visibility and safety issues. This is the direct result of the unprecedented, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, News.
Here we are, just four months after two massive hurricanes, and Lee County Commissioners have moved forward with some sort of unspecific parking restriction scheme in Boca Grande. They did it Tuesday by leaving a discussion off the formal agenda. A few selected residents went speak on the issue of parking, seemingly representing the feelings […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
There will be a Celebration of Life for the late Pamela Morris Hannah on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The service is at 4 p.m. Pam Hannah died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, following a lengthy battle with acute leukemia. Pam is survived by her husband, Larry J. Hannah; daughter, Laura A. […]
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Editor’s Note: The paper did not have room for the full comments during the meeting. The longer version is below. Commissioner Kevin Ruane addressed the long-debated structured parking plan for Boca Grande during the regular Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “[Structured parking for Boca Grande] is an item that has been around […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The walking path is officially OPEN! Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews will finish correcting the steep, washed-out areas along the Charlotte County stretch of the Bike Path by the end of February. Be aware that sand may be on the pavement while work is underway, and heavy […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
One Chance is the true story of amateur opera singer and meek shop clerk, Paul Potts, who was riddled by a streak of bad luck when, on a lark, he auditioned for “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2007. He went on to win the show, become a media sensation, release an album and eventually a global […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History, Featured News, News.
BY KAREN GRACE,BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER In July 1983, the Boca Grande Community Theater staged its first play, “Out of the Frying Pan.” The Boca Beacon noted that for some of the cast and crew “it was like jumping into the fire with their first-ever performance.” Only four of the 12-member cast had any previous […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Life does not come with instructions on how to live, but it does come with trees, sunsets, smiles and laughter. So, enjoy your day.” Debbie Shapiro Every Valentine’s Day there are many people who are lonely and depressed. It is not a happy day for them. These include many of the 11 million widows in […]