Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY I am writing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Parking Ordinance that was presented to the Lee County Board of County commissioners on June 17, 2025, by a group of individuals representing themselves as speaking for the majority of the Boca Grande Community. I […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Lee and Charlotte County schools pushed back their start date for classes to begin. Preparation for brick-and-mortar, virtual and distant learning was being fine-tuned. TEN YEARS AGO GIBA announced updates to the new tender house construction and bridge construction. The swing span steel was being balanced and prepared for concrete on the […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Don’t worry. This is not a sermon, but be warned that we will start with an analogy from a theologian. The late Welsh preacher and physician Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones had a way of thinking through thorny Biblical doctrines. As a member of the so-called “Calvinist” wing of the church, he would lean toward the traditional […]
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Stop by the Johann Fust Library and soak in the beauty of the building out of the heat. What better way to enjoy the dog days of summer than with a book? The library is located at 1040 West 10th St. in Boca Grande. They’re open Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Ocean pollutionis a major global problem.It is growing and directly affects human health. Philip Landrigan, epidemiologist, pediatrician Many people have been to ocean and Gulf shores and have shaken their heads at all the washed-up fish and garbage along the shores. Some are upset; others really don’t care. However, what is not realized is that […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History.
What happened to Kiwanis on island? BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has been recognized for its many charitable and community-based contributions since its founding in 1948. Scholarships, monetary grants to non-profit organizations, community commemorations and celebrations are just a few of the many functions and activities of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors recently elected officers for its 2025-26 fiscal year and appointed three new members. Paul Hudson, a senior vice president and managing director at Northern Trust, will serve as board chair, while Circuit Court Judge Charles Williams will take on the role of vice chair. The board’s […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Police & Fire.
The second newest addition to the BGFD fleet, after the new Silver King (see story here) is the 3,000-gallon tanker shown above. This was purchased by the department to supplement fire hydrants, especially during emergencies such as hurricanes. At bottom left is the Black Tip ladder truck. On the right corner is the Hammerhead ladder […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
On Saturday, July 12, Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damficare Street in reference to a theft from a boat the day prior. The owner of the boat rents a boat slip and had his 2025 flats boat docked with six rod combos stored in the gunwale, according to the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking place at the Coral Creek Club on Monday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will support the ongoing preservation of the iconic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse. The 2025 Light Keeper’s Open invites golfers of all skill levels to […]