Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR Over the last couple of weeks we saw the weather improve and water temps went from the lower 60’s to the lower 70’s in a very short time. This coincided with the full moon tides. That added to the lack of people on the water brought about some extraordinary fishing. Snook, […]
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Since this season began, we have been experiencing the increasing degradation of our Historic District and its residential beach street neighborhoods, which on some days, are completely overrun. Beach parking has been chaotic and is overflowing into adjacent areas causing visibility and safety issues. This is the direct result of the unprecedented, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, News.
Here we are, just four months after two massive hurricanes, and Lee County Commissioners have moved forward with some sort of unspecific parking restriction scheme in Boca Grande. They did it Tuesday by leaving a discussion off the formal agenda. A few selected residents went speak on the issue of parking, seemingly representing the feelings […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
There will be a Celebration of Life for the late Pamela Morris Hannah on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The service is at 4 p.m. Pam Hannah died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, following a lengthy battle with acute leukemia. Pam is survived by her husband, Larry J. Hannah; daughter, Laura A. […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Wade Staniar From the time he was quite young, Wade Staniar has had a special affection for trees. In fact, he would say he had a passion for them. That passion led to a career in forestry, land management, real estate sales and consulting that has brought satisfaction in many areas of his life. Trees […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Just Add Sprinkles: A Colorful Collection of Fun and Easy Desserts, by Florida author Taryn Camp is coming out this March. Taryn Camp is the creator of the blog Life and Sprinkles and has been featured in Taste of Home and So Yummy, and worked with the Great American Family network. She lives in Oviedo, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics for the University of Illinois, spoke to the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Thursday, Feb. 13. He is pictured here with Secretary Sam Skinner, at left, a graduate of Illinois, and Stan Ikenberry, at right, who served as president of the University from 1979-1995. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The walking path is officially OPEN! Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews will finish correcting the steep, washed-out areas along the Charlotte County stretch of the Bike Path by the end of February. Be aware that sand may be on the pavement while work is underway, and heavy […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize staff to pursue the purchase of two parcels, including an 80.5-acre parcel in Bokeelia, for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program. The Bokeelia parcel is near the Conservation 20/20 Smokehouse Bay Preserve and within the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve on the northeastern portion of Pine […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History, Featured News, News.
BY KAREN GRACE,BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER In July 1983, the Boca Grande Community Theater staged its first play, “Out of the Frying Pan.” The Boca Beacon noted that for some of the cast and crew “it was like jumping into the fire with their first-ever performance.” Only four of the 12-member cast had any previous […]