Tag: Gasparilla Island

Exotic plant removal project scheduled by state park

September 23, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

In May of this year Park Service Specialist Robert Longo, applied for a grant through FWC for an exotic Plant Removal project at Gasparilla Island State Park. The project consists of treating 85...

Beacon takes home four first place, one third place award from FPA contest

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Boca Beacon’s indomitable team spirit showed through once again as the 2016 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper Contest rained down four first place awards and a third...

FWC using public input to improve ‘critical wildlife area’ proposals

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is still pursuing a ban on boating and fishing around some of the islands to the south of us after announcing the...

Stranded turtle rescued, more hatchlings emerging

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers found a stranded turtle on Thursday, September 1 at Gasparilla Marina. The turtle was picked up by BGSTA members Sharon and Karl...

Fly in, drive in to Buchan Airport in October and help avionics students

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

As the bright morning sun sheds its first light on Buchan Airport, you may hear the welcome drone of a light plane in its landing pattern while a score of volunteers are busily preparing for the...

OBITUARY: John Bourgoin

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Our long-time friend and island resident John Bourgoin passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at his island home. Arrangements and official obituary are pending.

PROFILE: George Hammond

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – If you’re planning a vacation but don’t feel like driving yourself to the airport, you may want to call the newest owner of Boca Grande Limousine, George Hammond. This...

Youth fishing tournament to be held this Saturday

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon are sponsoring a youth fishing tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier. The tournament is free for...

GUEST EDITORIAL: Initiative to restore one million corals launched by Mote

BY HALEY RUTGER – Mote Marine Laboratory and The Nature Conservancy are partnering on a coral conservation initiative that will enable coral restoration at unprecedented scales...

The loss of a great man: Former Fire Chief Lew Morgan has passed away at age 78

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On a hot July day in 1989 a man named Lewis “Lew” Morgan was introduced to the Boca Grande Community. He stood next to Darrell Polk, a man who had held the job of fire...