Tag: Boca Beacon

Gasparilla Generosity part III… to kids from 1 to 92…

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we return to our four-part series on locals making the holiday season a bit brighter, we are reminded how significant a single donation can be. The island upholds its annual...

GICIA construction of Mercabo is now complete

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that the construction phase of the Mercabo Cove restoration project has been...

Chamber votes in five new board members, prepares for Christmas Card walk

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The Boa Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and new board members were announced.

An easy way to help the hungry: Stop by an island food barrel and donate!

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- Members of the Boca Grande community have teamed up with Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. to feed the hungry this year, and donating is simple – just look for any one of the five blue...

A tribute to an island ‘Wonder Woman’: Kimi Harms celebrates 20 years at the Boca Grande Preschool

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- If you’ve lived on the island for any length of time and you have small children, chanes are good you know the wonder that is Kimi Harms. For two decades she has soothed the fears,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County administrative offices, solid waste and parks & rec holiday schedule

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 31, and...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for an unforgettable Holiday Hoopla

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone that helped make the First Annual Holiday Hoopla a huge success. We would like to...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS needs support to continue preserving island history

To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact of COVID-19 on our local community and the challenges it...

Obituary: Herb Sodel

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolonged illness. Mr. Sodel was a longtime resident of Boca Grande and...

Obituary: Patricia Cole

December 18, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Patricia Elaine Cole, a long-standing and well-loved member of our community, has passed away. She was born on January 13, 1950 and died at home on December 13, 2020. Services will be held after...