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Port Boca Grande Lighthouse reopens after storms

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, News, Sports & Outdoors.

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum opened May 5, after, what they generously called, eight months of “stormy setbacks.” The re-opening was a celebration, as Linda Edic, the wife of the late historian Bob Edic, was there to sign copies of her husband’s history, “Fisherfolk of Charlotte Harbor.” The opening came after Lighthouse Day […]

Unextreme makeover of ‘this old house’ of Bob Vila approved by board

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.

Other approval is house by famed architect of Mar-a-Lago Two important Gilchrist house renovations, including a house formerly owned by Bob Vila and another house designed by the architect of Mar-a-Lago, were unanimously approved by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board Wednesday.  A full board attended the meeting, including Becky Paterson, Barbara Wickwire, Peggy Stanley, […]

Commissioners visit to talk parking

Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.

Tuesday, May 13, over 200 community members gathered in the Lighthouse United Methodist Church to discuss parking regulations. Lee County Commissioners David Mulicka, Cecil Pendergrass and Brian Hamman were in attendance.  The meeting, which was moderated by Larry Hannah, began with Peter Soderberg telling the group that the churches and the residents on Gilchrist Avenue […]

Native takes first in Ladies day

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.

In the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament last Saturday, May 10, there were a total of 37 boats. Team Native won first place with two fish caught.  Fishing was from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and there were 10 tarpon caught in total and Gail Coleman Davis from team Native caught two, winning them the $12,950 […]

Letters: Thank you to hotel’s leadership and staff during this long hurricane recovery 

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: It’s hard to believe that six months ago our restaurants were not open, the town and many homes were underwater, we lost our post office, and the centerpiece of our island, The Gasparilla Inn, was extremely compromised. These have been challenging times. Prized possessions were destroyed, beloved cars and golf carts were […]

Barrier Island Parks reminds of community support function

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

FROM SHARON MCKENZIE,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BIPS I recently attended the parking issue meeting at the Boca Grande United Methodist Church and in hindsight, I realized I did not clarify our role. Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) is a Citizen Support Organization (CSO) for four local Florida State Parks, Cayo Costa, Don Pedro Island and land base, […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gail Coleman Davis

Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.

First tarpon of the season Gasparilla Island native Gail Coleman Davis earned the accolade of the first tarpon of this year’s tournament season at last weekend’s Ladies Day. Gail was raised on island and is now married to Doug Davis. Doug’s sister is Robin Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects. She has been fishing […]

COLUMNS: VAN HUBBARD

Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.

Fixing water quality now, still cheaper than reviving dead estuaries How do we tackle water quality? Just like an elephant. One bite at a time. Many things contribute to these problems. It took years of abuse to get there, and it will require billions of dollars, and serious effort, to gain water quality resurrection.  We […]