Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness, News.
BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D. As an avid sportsman and a strong believer in the power of healthy living, I sometimes get questions about the role of electrolyte beverages in maintaining optimal hydration, especially in these hot summer months. With my background in sports medicine and complementary medicine, I’m here to break down the pros […]
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As parking has once again occupied the forefront of islanders’ minds, several other popular destinations along the Gulf Coast have been having similar conversations just this week. Boutique merchants in downtown Sarasota threatened to sue the city over paid parking. Merchants on Palm Avenue, ironically the home of both a Methodist and Episcopal Church, have […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The state is soliciting bids for the renourishment of the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park. The process will include 150,000 cubic yards of fill that is “compatible with the existing native beach sand.” Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting the contractor bids in a […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
$16 million plus raised The development agreement between Lee County and Friends of Boca Grande for Boca Grande Community Center improvements was unanimously approved at the regular Lee County Board of Commissioners Meeting on Tuesday morning, June 18. Marta Howell, CEO of Friends, spoke during the final public hearing for the plan. The first public […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
As summer gets underway in Boca Grande, iguanas have become more of a problem for some. A reminder that Lee County residents can call (855) 525-5656 to request a removal, during which they will also have to give Brian Ambrose of Blue Iguana Pest Control Inc. permission to go on their property. The company starts […]
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Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community for their creativity and dedication to the craft. The Johann Fust Library Foundation is looking for local authors who have published new books within […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Harold Russell passed away on June 13, 2024, surrounded by family members. Harold grew up in Chicago, graduating from Yale University with a BA in history in 1957. After serving in the US Navy for two years, Harold got his law degree at the University of Chicago in 1962 and embarked on a career in […]
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Sandra “Sandy” Kinder Bertsch, 82, passed away on May 31, 2024, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 15, 1941, in Harrisburg, PA to Harold and Charlotte (Halcro) Kinder, she was a resident of Boca Grande, Florida. Sandy attended Brown University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Police & Fire, Profiles.
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is the first woman to work as a regular member of the firefighter/EMT crew … and she’s loving […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
The Boca Beacon has a current guide to parking spaces across the island HERE, with state, local and town parking spots, and a map of public beach access points as of 2025. Currently, Lee County is proposing to effectively shut down beach parking on the island, to just over 200 places. There would be two-hour […]