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Boating Santa

The Boca Grande Yacht Club Boat Parade was this week. See more pictures here. Photos by Matt

Parking pass information released by Lee County

The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defines permit types, sets time limits and outlines enforcement procedures. Residential and business districts throughout Boca Grande are now divided into zones and veh…

County details cost of signage on island

Lee County has incurred a $11,900 cost for the total sign production for Boca Grande from the vendor Aramsco of Clearwater. The posts were actually from Lee County stock; that total cost was an additional $8,000. An estimate email provided to the Beac…

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Lee-Charlotte to meet over parking access after New Year

A meeting between Charlotte and Lee Counties regarding the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance will occur on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Punta Gorda. The meeting was called from a resolution by the Charlo…

Tips on using Christmas lights safely this holiday season

BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Christmas lights, while festive and beautiful, can present significant fire hazards if not used properly. Faulty wiring, frayed cords or broken bulbs can spark and…

Three named to new parking committee

Administrative code approved; restaurant owner tells of drop in revenue The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the administrative code for Boca Grande parking permits at its T…

Christmas Walk is Saturday; Tree Lighting Sunday

Save the dates for Christmas Events Christmas Walk … The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Christmas Walk in Downtown Boca Grande on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. …

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Seashells lecture of Barrier Island Parks series at Lighthouse

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Bla…

Upcoming December Music

Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols Join the members of Gulf Cove United Methodist Church for special Christma…

Sidemen of Note bring original music of Campbell, Manilow and Garfunkel

The performers Tab Laven, Eddie Kilgallon, and Jeff Dayton form a powerhouse ensemble of veteran touring musicians who…

Lee Parks contracts

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve construction contracts for Lynn Hall Memorial Park and…

Capybara birthday surprise at Suncoast Humane

Jeff, Kathleen and Donna Moore of Boca Grande welcomed visiting family over the Thanksgiving holiday and chose a uniqu…

Sleuth season with Ireland mystery, plus P.D. James favorite

Series takes serious look at mysteries A discussion of the mystery “Snow,” written by award-winning Irish author Jo…

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Boca Grande Webcam

See the blue-green water of the Gulf of Mexico at Gasparilla Island State Park for yourself. You’ll be right next to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum built in 1890.

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Christmas Boat Parade 2025

Friends of Boca Grande Volunteer Reception December 2025

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November 2025 Boca Grande Chamber Mixer

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Boca Grande Art Center Christmas Show 2025

November 2025 Englewood Chamber Mixer

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