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Boca Grande parking suit moved to Nov. 20
The Boca Grande parking case Mark Hoogendoorn v. Lee County is now rescheduled for Nov. 20, 2026 with Judge Kyle S. Cohen…
Fire Department calls up, year over year; 23 false alarms
In September, the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 36 calls for assistance, up 10 calls from the same time last yea…
Pickleball ribbon cutting on Friday, Nov. 13
The public is invited to celebrate Boca Grande’s improvements and amenities with an official ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Frid…
Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season: 10-28-26
Weekly turtle reports
State Numbers
Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead…
Previewing Roger’s Picks: A deep dive into this year’s lecture series
About this time every year, the Beacon previews the Roger’s Picks se…
Business & Real Estate: Health Clinic adds new medical director, staff as they expand with on-island ultrasound
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is expanding its clinical team this fall, welcoming a new medical director, a women’s health…
Why the tarpon keep coming back: A reflection on this legacy
BY DOD FRASER FOR THE GULF CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
“If there is better tarpon fishing in the world than can be had at Boca…
New Lee County website at LeeFL.gov
Lee County Government launched a completely new website at a new web address, LeeFL.gov, designed to make it easier for res…
Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 20
The Boca Grande Farmers Market is returning to the Wheeler Road Community Park for the 2026-2027 season on Friday, Nov. 20…
Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day
Election day is Nov. 3, when Florida will not only decide on a governor, but on important election ballot initiatives. Ther…











