Tag: Boca Grande

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...

New COVID-19 vaccines provide a dose of hope

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Health & Wellness

BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. With...

‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation, Ruben A. Acosta, was read and...

Gasparilla generosity part II: Toys, shoes and checks for a good cause

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a gracious member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande and...

Bring good tidings this holiday season

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- As the December holiday season approaches, here are just a few things to keep in mind when planning your celebrations. • Be polite, say please and thank you. • Be kind,...

GIWA announces another milestone in new water reclamation facility update

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GIWA- Phase II rehabilitation of GIWA’s Water Reclamation Facility located on Gasparilla Inn & Club’s golf course has reached another milestone. The final concrete pour was...

COVID-19 and traveling: What you need to know

December 11, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Health & Wellness

Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted to The Boca Beacon. BY LAUREN HANA MD, BGHC- The U.S. Centers for Disease...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGAC scholarship deadline is March 1

To the Editor: For 34 years The Boca Grande Art Center has supported the arts in our community through workshops, lectures, tours and exhibits. Early in its evolution a Scholarship Program was...