Tag: Boca Grande

Lee County to offer tax seminars and more this fall

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will offer community education seminars this fall, focusing on property taxes, driver licenses, vehicle registration and concealed...

What does Native American Day mean, exactly?

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial

BY MARCY SHORTUSE September is an odd month for holidays. There’s not much going on for most people, with the exception of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur...

First youth fishing tourney of the season set for next weekend

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The first youth fishing tournament of the season will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier from 9 to 11 a.m. The tournaments are sponsored by the Boca Beacon, Lee...

Boca resident tagging tarpon in Belize over the summer

September 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND ADAM MARTON When Boca Grande resident Rees Poag heard about a tarpon tagging expedition to Belize, he really didn’t hesitate to jump on board. The fly fisherman has...

If you’re a biker rider, log your miles!

To the Editor: Attention, South Gulf Cove cyclists! I’m constantly seeing your posts about how far you rode and, quite frankly, I think you’re insane. Here’s your challenge: For the week...

Mote invites Florida residents in for $6 Saturdays

To the Editor: In honor of Mote Marine Lab’s 60th anniversary, Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September. This...

Save the date for Bonefish Tarpon Trust fundraiser

To the Editor: Save the date of February 5, 2016 for the annual Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Boca Grande Fundraiser, scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.

Rumors regarding village parking refuted by GICIA

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

There’s one thing you can always count on in Boca Grande – rumors. As the days of summer begin to wane this year, talk has turned to parking within the historic district, particularly along...

Second season of Farmers Market a go

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN After some recent concerns over the future of the Boca Grande Farmers Market existing at the Wheeler Road Ballfield, we can be secure in the knowledge the second farmers...

Raised in Boca Grande, taking the world by storm

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

Ariane at her new home, Harvard University BY MARCY SHORTUSE Gasparilla Island has the proclivity to bring out the best in many people, residents and visitors...