Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Two items on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 would allow The Gasparilla Inn and properties to be found a “public and community benefit” to presumptively be able to rebuild after a storm. Gasparilla Inn President and General Manager Brent Cross said that the Inn has been trying to […]
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The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted proposed maximum millages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year property taxes at the Tuesday, July 30 County Commission meeting. The proposed rates for the Truth In Millage (TRIM) notice and set budget public hearing dates were passed 4-0 with Commissioner Brian Hamman absent. The proposed millage rate for […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Many of our readers will be of the variety of persons who watch or read English murder mysteries. In many of those dramas, there is a scene, usually on Saturday, when all the suspects can be seen at the church bazaar. At that time, the churchyard and parish hall are used for town events. At […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Friends and family invite you to join in celebrating the life of Jack Hamilton. Jack lived a remarkable life surrounding himself with family, friends, love for all his standard poodles and so much joy. His legacy will continue to inspire. On September 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Woman’s Club Room, Boca Grande Community […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Robert F. “Bob” Edic, born on June 22, 1945, passed away on July 21, 2024, at his home in Gulf Cove, FL. He was surrounded by his loving family, with his final days filled with love and cherished memories. In Bob’s words, he sincerely appreciated all the kindness and memories shared, hearing the eulogy while […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Boca Beacon has been releasing documents from a Public Records Request from Lee County. These are not new documents, but merely draft discussion points and documents relating to parking on Gasparilla Island from officials in Lee County. All documents and reporting are online at bocabeacon.com/parking. A draft code change […]
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A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors to the historic tower during the tourist season. “It gets really busy,” said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of Barrier Island Parks Society, which operates the Range Light, and opens it in the cooler season. As part of Lee County Tourist Development grants, BIPS was […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
Hudson’s Grocery, lunch at Temp part of daily island visits To the Editor: We have been vacationing on the island since the early ‘90s spending an enjoyable week or two with our family and have always felt comfortable and welcomed there. When I retired from my medical practice in 2016, we began renting for two […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
A power boat sank just off the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority swing bridge on Saturday, from a reported collision. Lee EMS released a “watercraft in distress” and “collision” bulletin that reported a “sinking vessel, now completely submerged, one subject still in water, multiple children reported to have been on board, 4-5 people, unknown how many […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Events, Featured News, News.
At 5:30 p.m., every other Sunday during the summer, residents who live on island year-round get together to see familiar faces at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The next get together is Aug. 4. During the quiet season, these gatherings provide an opportunity for the small ground that stays on island to get together beginning sometime […]