Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Legal.
Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process and prevent delays, the Charlotte County Community Development Department is providing guidelines for work that may be completed without the need for a permit. The following work does not require a permit: While these activities can begin immediately, […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
September is Healthy Aging Month, and there’s never been a better time to think about what it means to live your best life, at any age. Who says that aging means slowing down? Today’s science shows us that aging well is all about staying active, engaged and positive. Whether you’re 65, 75 or 85, you […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
Englewood Sailing Association hosted the Cardboard Boat Races on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Boat Races are part of Englewood Pioneer Day celebrations sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. About 175 spectators came out to watch the festivities. Top left, Preston Yanda and Alex Muzchenko were the happy, worn out winners of the Cardboard Boat Race! […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center is a hub for entertaining, educational and thought-provoking programs that set a tone and reflect the interests of the people of the island. One of the behind-the-scenes people who help make this happen is Josh Cross, the organization’s technology specialist. Josh likes being behind the scenes, not […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
A state-wide Great Outdoors Initiative by Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which aims to add amenities like golf and pickleball to several Florida State Parks, does not affect our nearby state parks. At a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis pulled back from the proposals, which he called “half-baked and not ready for primetime,” and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
In the last year we have had multiple situations where individuals stepped out, said something, called a neighbor, called an official and made something change. Very often with our readers, there is a sort of WASPy pride, where they do not want attention for themselves, and wish for only good things to happen in the […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
We all need to get away and unwind; special time with family is even better. I was able to spend a week with my two younger brothers in beautiful Key West recently. I’m not big on the bars and tourist traps, but their blue waters are beautiful. Tropical Storm Debby slowed our fishing down with […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Society.
BY MATTHEW HACKL There are few times in life you find the opportunity to upgrade from uncle to “the cool uncle.” My venture arrived in the form of a Gasparilla Island shopping spree. James, 11, William, nine, and Marguerite, four, (affectionately known by all as “Sister”) completed their daily cycle of watching a movie, going […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
In 1612, the English writer Henry Peacham wrote about the dolphin in the book “Minerva Britanna.” The book, quite forgotten, is filled with anagrams and codes, all set in an environment of Elizabethan mysteries and fairy magic. Think airport soduku book of the Shakespeare era, with illustrations and poetry. One poem is about the friendly […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
When marine emergencies require a multi-agency approach, Lee County’s Marine Emergency Response Team, or MERT, provides vital communication among agencies. On June 22, there were multiple marine emergencies at once, including an overturned boat and a propeller strike (See “Propeller strike highlights dangerous boating weekend” in the June 28 edition of the Beacon). In a […]