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Parking placards and stickers are on the way

No charge; info to come from county Parking permit distribution is anticipated for mid-November; decals and placards will be issued at no cost from several yet-to-be-named locations in Boca Grande. “Parks & Recreation is developing placards a…

Charlotte unanimously votes Lee conflict resolution

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Charlotte County’s Commissioners voted unanimously to go into an arbitration process relating to the issue of parking access in Boca Grande. The meeting included an array of speakers from Charlotte County, frustrated about the Aug. 5…

DeSantis appoints Watkins to Gasparilla Island Bridge board

On Friday, Oct. 24, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Virginia “Ginger” Watkins to the board of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority. She had previously served as chair. “This seat was left vacant last fall when Member Jon Reecher moved…

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Native plants now surround Range Light area after tourism grant help

A dune restoration project began Tuesday at the Range Light, courtesy of Barrier Island Parks Society and tourism development money allocated to Lee County. Barrier Island Parks Society Executive…

Former employee convicted

Must serve five years in prison A woman who stole from her job at Scarpa’s Coastal Restaurant in Boca Grande last year has been adjudicated guilty and sentenced to six years in prison, followed b…

Fifth Street beach ramp closed by Lee County due to safety

Above, 5th Street Access. It was closed. Waves were high Thursday and some of the underpinning access was washed away. Lee County Facebook Beach access at 5th Street in downtown Boca Grande is te…

New Gasparilla Island magazine out

The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. Features include “The Morning Anchor: Coffee Offers a Paus…

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Royal Palm Players opens season with on A.R. Gurney classic, Love Letters

BY NANCY WHITE In two weeks, the Royal Palm Players will begin its highly anticipated theatrical season with A.R. G…

Turtle patrol: A final nest, hope

BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY I was trying to hold off as long as I could before writing this week’s turtle column…

Turkey Paddle

Suncoast Humane is holding a Turkey Paddle Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Don Pedro Stat…

Coast Guard training

The US Coast Guard Auxilary is offering a GPS/Navigation for Mariners course on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:3…

Krusteaz pancakes and emails

On Saturday, Charlotte Commissioner Joe Tiseo came to Cape Haze to talk to residents about issues and see the newly re…

License-Free Fishing

On Saturday, Nov. 29 the saltwater fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both…

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