Tag: Boca Grande

Mosquito control treatment times have changed

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Lee County Mosquito Control District held its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17 in Lehigh Acres. According to LCMCD’s Public Information Director Eric Jackson, the major part...

Do you have a veteran story to share?

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT If you have someone special to you who has served in the U.S. military and you’d like to honor and recognize him or her, please contact us at the Boca Beacon. Our November 8 issue...

Celebrate a day of fun on Cayo Costa on Nov. 2

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY FRIENDS OF CAYO COSTA The annual Celebrate Cayo Costa State Park event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. All-inclusive tickets feature round- trip boat...

Island condo owners donating income from rentals to Hurricane Dorian aid

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ PROVIDED BY GASPARILLA VACATIONS From now until March 15, 2020, a local couple will be donating all income from condominium rentals to the Bahamas to aid Hurricane Dorian victims. More than...

BGSTA plans memorial bench for Nancy Lingeman

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MELISSA CSANK Nancy Lingeman may be gone, but she has most definitely not been forgotten by the many people whose lives she touched. The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) has chosen...

Obituary: Royal Firman III

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Royal “Rooky” Firman III passed away in Denver, Colorado on October 12, 2019 at the age of 71. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Royal Firman, Jr. and Pamela Humphrey, he attended Hawken School, The...

Profile: Bradley Fuson

October 25, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Englewood native Bradley Fuson has held several positions at the Loose Caboose Restaurant for the past four years. He grew up in Englewood and attended Vineland Elementary School,...