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Marjorie Fortgang 1933-2024

October 18, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Marjorie Katz Fortgang died peacefully on October 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home on the island of Boca Grande, Florida. She was 91. Marjorie was born on July 28, 1933, in...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A visit from the Commerce Secretary and Lt. Gov, Focus on small business

October 18, 2024
Garland Pollard
Community, Profiles

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly came to Boca Grande to help local businesses ruined by Hurricane Milton. The Beacon discussed the importance of small businesses to...

Florida Commerce Secretary Kelly, Lt. Gov. Nuñez visit to support recovery

In a visit aimed at highlighting the importance of local commerce, Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly toured Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to meet with small business owners affected...

Voting elects move to Methodist Church

In-person voting at Precinct 122, which typically is held at the Boca Grande Community Center will instead use the Lighthouse United Methodist Church for the Nov. 5 General Election. The...

Updates from Gasparilla Water from Thursday

October 17, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

An update from Gasparilla Water, and Ron Bolton, executive director. As work continues on the water main to the island on Cole Island in the Causeway, the staff continues to work to bring service...

Drinking water and ice at Community Center

October 16, 2024
Garland Pollard
News

Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 16, 2024 – Lee County now has drinking water and bags of ice available for Boca Grande residents at its comfort station that opened Tuesday at 240 Banyan St. at the...

Bridgeless barrier islands reopen today

October 16, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Charlotte County bridgeless barrier islands have reopened to residents and businesses, including Palm Island and Little Gasparilla. As residents return, we...

Briefly: Updates from Chief C.W. Blosser

October 15, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

A Tuesday, Oct. 15 evening update on the island’s recovery: G.I.W.A was able to move water today to 7th street. The goal for tomorrow is to get all the way to 1st street. Three phase...

Bathrooms, showers and laundry at Community Center

October 15, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

Lee County this afternoon opened a comfort station for Boca Grande residents to assist with recovery from Hurricane Milton. The comfort station is located at 240 Banyan St. at the rear parking...

Manasota Key South End opens today as per Charlotte County

October 15, 2024
Staff Report
News

The south end of Manasota Key has reopened to residents and businesses. Charlotte County Community Development has done an initial damage assessment and affected properties have been tagged with...