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Favorite Ladies of the Island
BY KATHY Y. FUTCH
A few weeks ago, Delores Savas remembered special island people. I would like to add a few of the ladi…
2025 4-Digits out now
The eagerly awaited 4-Digit Phone Books are out now. Pick up yours at the Boca Beacon office, 431 Park Ave, from 9 a.m. to…
Celebrated floral designer Jennifer Figge speaks to Boca Grande Garden Club
BY LAMAR TOOLE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
On Wednesday, March 5, Jennifer Figge, floral designer and owner of Figge Floral…
Explore Cook, Peary at Fust Library Mar. 27
Are you intrigued by the polar explorers and how the media covered t…
Princeton Fishing team makes yearly pilgrimage to Gasparilla
The Princeton Fishing Team has once again returned to Boca Grande fo…
Chamber circulates draft version of parking ordinance
The Boca Beacon has received a draft of an updated parking regulation for Gasparilla Island in Lee County. The draft, which…
GIBA discusses rate increase, bike safety at meeting
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will install new pavement and bicycle markings to make it for safer bicyclists who c…
Island churches make plans for Easter services, worship
Easter is almost a month away, but plans are under way among Boca Grande churches to honor the religious foundations of thi…
Parking ordinance delayed after promise for hearing
There was no formal agenda item concerning Boca Grande parking at the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday mor…
Lemuel ‘Phil’ Woods 1932-2025
Capt. Lemuel “Phil” Woods, a lifelong sportsman, accomplished angler, avid golfer and devoted family man passed away peacef…