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Beach parking may change renourishment funding
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Gasparilla Island is scheduled for a Lee County and federal beach renourishment this fall. It is uncle…
Bridge begins major storm preparations
On Wednesday, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to harden the islands around its bridges and roadway to prevent…
Boca Bargains Last Chance
Last chance to stock up on bargains at Boca Bargains – ½ off days on Saturday, April 26 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Wednesday, A…
Boys & Girls Club Easter
Volunteers from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande shown f…
Lemon Bay Golf
The ParTee Club ladies are incredibly grateful to Director of Golf…
Boca Blooms art pop-up
Local artist Rae Medgyesy at a pop up shop showcasing her beautiful artwork outside of Boca Blooms last weekend. …
OPINION: EMERSON WICKWIRE
BY EMERSON WICKWIRE
Today, while reading yet another installment in the Beacon’s never-ending stream of church-related l…
OPINION: ALICE GORMAN
BY ALICE GORMAN
One of the results of living and caring about a small community for many years is the awareness that cer…
Good news on our Bridge, but a busy summer ahead
It is time we had some good news here on Gasparilla Island.
This summer, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) w…
Letters: Temp, Hudson’s, Sisters on beach visit
To the Editor:
I am writing in opposition to proposed changes in Boca Grande parking and to briefly mention our ex…