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In response to a number of letters sent by island residents concerning parking in Boca Grande, Lee County has released the…

The contentious issue of new parking regulations in Boca Grande has some residents concerned that there could be new regula…

Editor’s Note: Harry Kalajian has been a local dog trainer since 2014, and a regular columnist on dog training for the Beac…

“We can see from space how the human race has changed the earth. Nea…

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN We are in the heart of tarpon season and yo…

BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY  With summer vacations finally here, this seems to be the prime time of year to create el…

All-volunteer program Last week at our Monday morning meeting up in the Beacon office, Cheryl asked me, “Hey Anna, what…

The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire…

The next meeting of the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Included on the pub…

Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The might…