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5th Street Beach Access open again after weekend storms

Updated: Now open as of Tuesday, Feb. 3… The 5th Street Beach Access ramp in Boca Grande is temporarily closed while Lee County Parks & Recreation staff tends to sand-restoration at the bottom of the ramp. Weekend storms and waves result…

Wrapping up week one of the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic

The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic wrapped up week one on Friday, Jan. 23 with finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles division. Jane Shanley and John Medgyesy took home the championship glasses with Walter and Anne Beatty as runners up. Gasparilla Island…

Sheriff begins enforcement of parking ordinance

This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking ordinance, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “An electronic signboard is being installed Thursday at the county line letting visitors and residents know that the new parkin…

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Hermitage Artist Retreat plans spring program in Boca Grande with Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus

The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County. The Boca…

Community Center playground funds question

There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The play…

Lemon Bay honors Eva Furner at annual meeting

Wildflower project cited in volunteer service The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing together board members, volunteers and supporters to reflect on recent milesto…

Fix for bulkhead on 4th Street

The beachfront seawall cap at 4th Street is under repair. Tim Engstrom, public information specialist at Lee County, said that their Department of Transportation is repairing approximately 72-fee…

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Film expert to speak on the future of film at this year’s Boca Grande Film Festival

Susan Kerns, executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival, will be one of two guest speakers during the 2026 Boca…

Send us your Love Lines Valentine notes

It’s time to start writing your Valentines. Each year, the Boca Beacon prints Valentine’s messages to the per…

5th Street Beach Access open again after weekend storms

Updated: Now open as of Tuesday, Feb. 3… The 5th Street Beach Access ramp in Boca Grande is temporarily clos…

Hermitage Artist Retreat plans spring program in Boca Grande with Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus

The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in B…

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians builds on 16 years of impact

Above, one of 25 new homes. Photos submitted BY HOPE FOR HAITIANS After a six-year pause, Boca Grande Hope For…

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BOCILLA Bocilla Islands Conservancy to host Art in the Palms event The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the…

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