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Canoe and kayak access now open

The canoe/kayak launch and parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier located at 5810 Gasparilla Road on Gasparilla Islan…
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Frequent island visitor challenges beachgoer on conch harvesting 

In Florida, possession of live queen conch at any time is prohibited, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation C…
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New Gasparilla Magazine on newstands

Featuring Wanamakers, gumbo limbo and Sugarshack The July/August edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine…
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Friends of Boca Grande appoints program director

Friends of Boca Grande announced the appointment of Martina Long as…
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Cost of parking for islanders, workers unclear

While a new parking plan is under consideration by Lee County, what…
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DeSantis vetoes Boca Grande Fire District Ladder Truck

A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. R…
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GIBA to begin causeway armoring this month

Above, the causeway from the days following Hurricane Milton. GIBA Photo The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will beg…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Forristall fleet arrival!

A Boca Grande family celebrates This week, the large extended Forristall family gathered at their cottage on Gasparilla…
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Charlotte Parks sea turtle contest

Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources are accepting artwork beginning July 1 for “Lights Out for Sea Turtles,” a c…

Which way to the sunset?

The directional signs pointed to a quiet sunset last week at South Beach Bar & Grille. Many of the winter regulars, we…