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The Veterans Memorial is shown in this undated photo from the Beacon files. The 5th Street “Public Beach” parking area has…

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month and freezes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), R…

The new space for the Boca Grande Historical Society and History Center will open to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 12. …

Next Wednesday, the Charlotte County Commission will again take up t…

The Green Flash Band is set to launch its 2025-2026 season with a dy…

David John Williams of East Haddam, Conn., and Boca Grande, Fla., passed away on November 2, 2025, after a courageous battl…

Ceremony to be held at 5th Street When residents and visitors gather on Veterans Day at the corner of Gilchrist Avenue a…

Upcoming meetings: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center…

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room of the Boca Gran…

Editor’s Note: Last week, Emerson Wickwire sent us a letter mailed to Charlotte County commissioners, in the wake of their…