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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for a new Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park. Contractors must be licensed to work in this jurisdiction, and bids must be submitted no later than 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25. The contractor will provide […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
State Park has offering for kayak and paddleboards SUP Englewood is the new paddling concession at Don Pedro State Park. The paddling and kayak concession works in partnership with Florida State Parks and are located at the park’s mainland side. They established an exclusive multi-year agreement with the park in February of this year, so […]
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Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank has been selected to serve as the new third-grade teacher for The Island School. Mrs. Shank is incredibly passionate about teaching and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist from Bowling Green State University. She’s been teaching in Florida for the past 15 […]
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A lot of days in the 80s next week Above, Crissy Ferguson came down to the island for a day from Venice to enjoy some shelling on the beach on Wednesday. Visitors this weekend can expect nice weather, but a chance of showers each day. […]
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On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvements and renovations. That proposed agreement, which includes a requirement for finished plans and proof of pledges for the project, describes Friends’ relationship with the county […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Education, News.
The Coral Creek Club once again partnered with the Folds of Honor to help raise funds for scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled veterans. This year they raised just over $15,000, which will fund three full local scholarships. The club offered a closest to the pin challenge throughout the Memorial Day weekend […]
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On Monday, June 3, Lee County submitted all requested documentation to FEMA demonstrating compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program after Hurricane Ian, including the Lee County’s Floodplain Management Post-Hurricane Ian Compliance Response. Lee County staff provided an update at the Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday that documentation on all 414 […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, Featured News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament is this Saturday, June 8, organized by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, with fishing from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be games and fun activities at registration, including laser tag. Awards will […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The State of Florida recognized the environmental sensitivity of our island by establishing it as a State Conservation District in the Gasparilla Island Conservation District Act of 1980. The Boca Grande Community Plan was adopted by ordinance into the Lee Plan in 2005. The primary Objective, 22.1, is as follows; “to […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to use state funding to design a 12-foot wide, mixed-use trail from the Big Carlos Pass Bridge to the Big Hickory Bridge, linking Fort Myers Beach with Bonita Beach. The trail would be part of the Florida […]