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9-Year-Old Girl Severely Hurt in Shark Attack in South Florida

Shark Attack · Boca Grande

9-Year-Old Girl Severely Hurt in Shark Attack in South Florida

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Our Lady Gets Reredos Restoration After Floods; Organ Is Next on Program

Romania · Romania

Our Lady Gets Reredos Restoration After Floods; Organ Is Next on Program

At the end of May the sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church looked remarkably like it did before the ravages of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The pews are back in place and the artwork has been cleaned and restored as well. In the church bulletin of May 25, Fr. Anthony Hewitt, Pastor, reported that the pews have been “deep-cleaned, sanded, stained and sealed. The kneelers have new hardware, pads and coverings.” He went on to explain tha…See the Story

High dunes, nesting loggerheads and a somersault back after hatching

Boca Grande · Boca Grande

High dunes, nesting loggerheads and a somersault back after hatching

Here and below, ‘cliffs’ of Boca Grande. BGSTA photos BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the need to keep the beaches flat, filling in holes and leveling sand structures. But Mother Nature doesn’t listen to anyone, and she will create high hills and steep cliffs wherever she pleases, thank you very much. The astounding movement of sand from the double whammy storms of Helene and Milton late last summer has…Read Article

Residents of South Gulf Cove, county to hear of plans by Maronda Homes

A full house is expected Tuesday, June 17, when Maronda Homes takes the microphone at what is billed as a “Town Hall Meeting” regarding the proposed development of Harbor Village, proposed for the area north of South Gulf Cove and south of McCall Road. This meeting was initiated by Maronda Homes. Participants are invited to ask questions and raise issues. Residents of South Gulf Cove and several other communities who expect to be impacted by the…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

1980s cottage gets redo; wall may help with flooding for Palm Ave. project

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its June 11 meeting. The board met at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, because of work being done at the Boca Grande Community Center. Board members present were Rebecca Seale Paterson, Peggy Stanley, Jerry Edgerton, Paul Eddy and Bill Caldwell. The first project was a wall for the Patenaude House, at 710 Palm Ave. In a presentation, staff recommended to the board for approval of…Floods · Boca Grande Read Article

County warns on summer fertilizer

Lee County government reminds homeowners and professional landscapers to “Stop Fertilizing Gnome Matter What” beginning Sunday, June 1, until Tuesday, Sept. 30. Fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous may not be applied to turf or landscape plants in unincorporated Lee County within this period. Lee County is continuing its 2024 campaign, featuring a gnome named Lee helping to spread the word on billboards, television ads, social media po…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Tuesday set for Lee Commission meeting

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet June 17 at 9:30 a.m. At presstime, there were no items scheduled directly relating to Gasparilla Island on the agenda. Items to be considered include extending the Hurricane Milton state of emergency, awarding Helene/Milton funds. Full agendas are available at leegov.com.Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

New truck to help with hydrants, backup for storms

At the end of May, the Boca Grande Fire Department purchased a new truck to account for fire hydrants damaged by Hurricanes Milton and Helene last fall. Currently on island, there are around 10 to 15 hydrants that are non-functional due to last year’s flooding, Chief C.W. Blosser said. This new truck was an emergency purchase, and the same “water on wheels” apparatus that the fire department borrowed immediately following Hurricane Milton. Then…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Summer PGA Nationals qualifier

Savanah Pope has been competing in The Under Armour Junior Tour for four years. She competed in five, nine-hole tournaments this spring, winning the league championship for the spring season. This qualifies her for Summer Nationals at PGA Nationals in West Palm Beach to compete in a 36-hole tournament at the end of this month. Photos submittedBoca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Parking draft differences in club email

Church group questions wording Emails being sent out to support a proposed parking regulation in Boca Grande have not clarified details sought by Gilchrist Avenue churches. An email sent out by the Boca Grande Men’s Club regarding ongoing parking regulations being reviewed by Lee County for Gasparilla Island has resulted in an email sent to the Beacon by Peter Soderberg, chair, Church Council, Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The church had …Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Behind in nests, ahead in false crawls, first green turtle activity

BY ARLENE HALL,BGSTA SECRETARY Month one of sea turtle nesting season is in the books – and more importantly, on the beaches. The season officially began fo ...Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

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