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Damaged Amory Chapel must be reviewed by board

During the 2024 fall hurricanes, the island’s historic Amory Memorial Chapel was severely damaged. Repairs have not started…
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Remains of cremations washing up on Gasparilla beaches

Two times in the last few months, beachcombers in Boca Grande have found evidence of recent beach or water burials, where f…
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Parking finally on Lee agenda

Lee County has posted the agenda for the next Board of County Commissioners meeting, on which there is an item to “Direct t…

Letters: Art Center thanks St. Andrew’s and its supporters

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Art Center family is overjoyed to…

Richard Warner Carlson, 1941-2025

Richard Warner Carlson died at 84 on March 24, 2025 at home in Boca…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Afternoon at the Pink Pony with Spring Breakers

During the weeks of spring break, families must be strategic about when they decide to come downtown for an ice cream cone…

Taking the ‘Christ’ Out Of Gilchrist: Churches not viable without parking

BY PETER SODERBERG Many of those of us deeply engaged with the three churches on Gilchrist Avenue are aghast by our read…

Letters: Bad timing to restrict parking during recovery  

To the Editor: It makes no sense to restrict parking while the island is still and for some time yet, being rehabilitate…

This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO Boca Grande Glee Club, yoga classes and chorus rehearsals along with Sunday services were all taking plac…

An April Fools’ Day ordinance, finally arrived

We can be sure that you, our dear reader, are tired of hearing about parking. What is exasperating about the situation is t…