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Residents asked to conserve water due to drought

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday, Nov. 18 to declare a Phase I Water Shortage due to dry conditions throughout the region. This includes the Gasparilla Island Water Association. “Just a reminder that both L…

Lee County sets team to meet over island parking

The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner to represent Lee County in upcoming mediation with Charlotte County regarding the Boca Grande parking ordinance. The resolution, which was passed…

Bridge statement reminds Charlotte County of GIBA parking neutrality

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to stay neutral on the Boca Grande parking issue, recommitting to their mission and role as bridge to the island. The board’s statement, sent to Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores reads…

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Friends holds annual meeting, updates membership procedure

Friends of Boca Grande Community Center held its annual meeting this Tuesday, as they reported on the past year’s recovery from fall hurricanes. In recent years, there have been many setbacks, from…

Farmer’s Market returns Friday

The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant. The market will run each Friday through the spring from…

Lee elects Pendergrass as Chairman

The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 selected District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass to serve as board chairman for the coming year, and District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka…

GIBA holds quarterly construction update and revenue report

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority reported that cash tolls were up two percent and pass sales were up three percent for the 2025 fiscal year, ending Sept. 30, 2025. At the quarterly board me…

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Pioneer Plaza to Host First Art Festival of the Season

The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30…

Registration on for 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opening Jan. 17

The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The annual all-island tour…

Boca Grande North celebrates reopened clubhouse, renovations

Above, Steve Neri, Tom Longest, Darcy Longest, Nancy Neri, Margo Perriello, Bob Periello Boca Grande North held a…

New Gasparilla Magazine is out

The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping…

NOAA works with BoatUS on derelict marine vessels

The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has developed a database that will identify the lo…

Manatee migration reminder from Florida Fish & Wildlife

November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements…

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