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Public forum for parking ordinance set for May 13 at Lighthouse United
There will be an open forum on the Lee County’s proposed parking regulations on Tuesday, May 13, at Lighthouse United Metho…
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…
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, Ben McCoy, and Head Golf Professional, Ryan Hartnett, f…
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…











