Tag: Boca Beacon

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It was a privilege to be part of ‘World Wars’

To the Editor: I was privileged to be involved as an editor of the Friends of Boca Grande book, “World Wars—Memories and Reflections of Boca Grande Families. The sixty stories in the book were...

Lighthouse Day to be celebrated at both lights this weekend

April 7, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

Florida Lighthouse Day will be celebrated at two island lights on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both lighthouses will be open to climb for a $5 donation, and there will be...

Charlie’s Angels took the day at Whidden’s Back Bay

You know it’s nearing the end of season when the spring Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament is held. The traditional fishorama this year was held on Sunday, April 2, and the first-place team was...

Layin’ down the music at Sand Dollar sessions tonight

Boca Grande Charities will host the first in a series of free outdoor concerts at the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring the musical stylings of Marty Moss...

Ladies Day presents new artwork, and the time to turn in your money is now!

April 7, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

The 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament is gearing up for another exciting year of tarpon fishing. The event will be held on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 13 in Boca Grande Pass from 5 to 8...

Resident reports theft of fishing poles from car port

On Thursday, March 30 Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of the theft of three fishing rods from the victim’s residence. According to reports, the victim told sheriff’s...

Kevin Fitzgerald’s art on display at Hughes Gallery

BY SUE ERWIN – What we behold, we become.” That’s how artist Kevin Fitzgerald describes the inspiration he gets when he starts a new oil painting. A reception was held at the Hughes Gallery...

GUEST EDITORIAL: Thank you, Boca Grande, for helping to rebuild Haiti

BY BEN SCOTT – On behalf of the Hope for Haitian Committee of Boca Grande, we thank all donors for their heartfelt gifts and making this a very successful year. We exceeded our goal of...

Sign up now for Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves’ nature boat tours

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will be partnering with Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves’ nature boat tours from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7...

Boca Grande reaches fundraising goal to build 130 homes in Gressier

■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Hope For Haitians will build 130 homes through Food For The Poor and will relocate 130 families from Alpha Village, which is located on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince....