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Blasting back to the Moon on the Artemis II mission and Orion II rocket

Across Southwest Florida, locals and visitors gathered with families and looked to the east on Wednesday to catch a glimpse…
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205 parking citations issued after ordinance enforcement 

From Feb. 1 to March 28, 2026, there were a total of 205 parking citations issued in Boca Grande.  During the same perio…
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Seagrass volunteers 

The Charlotte County UF/IFAS Extension Service is seeking volunteers to participate in the Eyes on Seagrass to document the…
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Watering restrictions for Charlotte County

Due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the region, the Southwe…

Memorial for Richard Scott Faley 

A memorial mass for Richard Scott Faley (1947-2026) will be held at…

Paul Lewis Csank 1939-2026 

Paul Lewis Csank (November 14, 1939 – March 28, 2026) was not a man who did things halfway.  A native of Cleveland, he b…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: On the hunt for Gasparilla’s Easter Egg Traditions

This Saturday, the Boca Grande Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, continuing a long island tradition…
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Letters: Open Shores shares first info on parking survey

To the Editor: I wanted to share data from three reports documenting conditions on Gasparilla Island since Lee County Or…
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OPINION: Managing acres, habitat and community assets like the Bike Path

BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Imagine Boca Grande today without the GICIA. There wou…

This date in the Boca Beacon: “Hoot” opens in theaters

FIVE YEARS AGO The Divine Swine barbecue fundraiser was held at the Boca Grande Lighthouse Methodist Church. Over 200 me…