Tag: Boca Beacon

Traffic notice

December 29, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Provided by Lee County Sheriff’s Office The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, in the interest of public safety, has issued a traffic notice. There will be one-way traffic at Fourth Street and Bayou...

Here’s your New Year’s Eve/Day schedule …

December 29, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

New Year’s Eve at The Crowninshield 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crowninshield Community House Tickets $75, (941) 286-5647 Fireworks at Millers Marina at 10:15 p.m. Music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Learn about Florida citrus, sugar industry from Robert Buker

December 29, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Sugar and citrus are a vital part of Florida’s economy, and U.S. Sugar President and CEO Robert H. Buker, Jr. will provide an inside look at Florida’s sugar industry, focusing on...

2017 END OF THE YEAR REVIEW

December 29, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The year 2017 was relatively quiet on the island, shy of Hurricane Irma, a new look for the Range Light and new preserve land at the Causeway thanks to the Gasparilla Island...

Announcement of the passing of Lois ‘LoLo’ Weir

Lois Sawyer Weir, born March 15, 1930 in Escanaba, Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2017, surrounded by her children, Tom, Penny and Mary Sue at her home in Boca Grande, Florida. Lois grew up...

Help with history?

December 29, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
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The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching for information about archived photos that were shared with the island history center. Descriptions are sought about the above...

Join The Gasparilla Inn for its 2018 golf and yoga retreat

To the Editor: This January, The Gasparilla Inn – a landmark destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast – will welcome guests for a weekend filled with golf, yoga, spa services and much more – all part of...

Punta Gorda Airport passenger traffic increases in November

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Airport Authority announced the total passenger count for the twelve months ending Nov. 30, 2017 is 1,368,754. The Punta Gorda Airport passenger count for...

Are you ready for ‘Taste’? Make sure you get your tickets soon!

December 22, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT Tickets are being sold right now for the 2018 Taste of Boca Grande event, supporting the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Boca Bay Pass...

Be an ‘ark’ angel with heifer.org

December 22, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Uncategorized

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande resident Libby Frazier is spearheading a campaign to “Build an Ark” to help a community of people who are lacking the basic necessities to sustain healthy lives. For the...