Tag: Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board

Hardening history for future storms: How much to raise

At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic island house to above-flood level. At the meeting, Lee County planner...

Mid-Century Modern house updates approved by Preservation Board

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman...

Preservation Board approves mid-century modern update, fencing projects

July 10, 2025
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The Boca Grande Historic Preservation had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman Bill...

Historic Preservation Board looks over fences, 11th Street carport

Above, a detail of the Lebourgeois residence from plans from architect T.A. Krebs. The simple carport is on 11th Street. BY TALIA ECKSTEIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will...

1980s cottage gets redo; wall may help with flooding for Palm Ave. project

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its June 11 meeting. The board met at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, because of work being done at the Boca Grande Community...

Two residential proposals to be reviewed by Historic Preservation Board

BY TALIA ECKSTEIN Two residential projects will come in front of the next meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at the St. Andrew’s Chapter...

Business & Real Estate: On preservation agenda

BY TALIA ECKSTEIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, in the St. Andrew’s Chapter House to review two proposals. The two special certificates...

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

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...

Two historic Gilchrist houses recommended for renovation

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will review two historic Gilchrist Avenue renovations at its upcoming meeting set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14. A French Colonial style house at...

Business & Real Estate: Boca Grande Historic District non-compliance reporting guidelines

April 17, 2025
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Recently, some residents have had questions to the Beacon about a new fence built in the Boca Grande Historic District just off Gilchrist, on the beachfront. The lattice fence has not gone through...