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EcoWatch: Wile E. Coyotes are here to stay in Florida

The coyote is here to stay in Florida. Indeed, we have had coyotes for quite some time. In fact, right now, if you l…

SW Florida Fishing: Spring has sprung?

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE It’s starting to feel like spring here in Boca Grande, and the cold weather fishing patt…

SW Florida Fishing: Nature’s reality check

BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR  When spring comes the world is new again and the great outdoors speaks to us in so many way…

Letters: Communications group Auxcomm appreciates Beacon support

To the Editor:  Thank you for the standby Emergency Operations Center announcement coverage in this week’s B…

Letters: Boca Grande group heads to Sarasota Opera for Carmen; invite open for the future

To the Editor: Recently, my wife and I joined a group of Bocagranders to attend a performance of the opera “Carme…

Letters: Boca Grande Historical Society recalls Jackie Sullivan 

To the Editor:  The Boca Grande Historical Society recently learned of the death of John “Jackie” Sullivan. …

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.