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On Wednesday, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to harden the islands around its bridges and roadway to prevent…

Last chance to stock up on bargains at Boca Bargains – ½ off days on Saturday, April 26 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Wednesday, A…

Volunteers from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande shown from left: Audrey Knapp, Regina Rockefeller, Janet Willi…

The ParTee Club ladies are incredibly grateful to Director of Golf…

Local artist Rae Medgyesy at a pop up shop showcasing her beautiful…

BY EMERSON WICKWIRE Today, while reading yet another installment in the Beacon’s never-ending stream of church-related l…

BY ALICE GORMAN One of the results of living and caring about a small community for many years is the awareness that cer…

It is time we had some good news here on Gasparilla Island. This summer, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) w…

To the Editor: I am writing in opposition to proposed changes in Boca Grande parking and to briefly mention our ex…

Melissa A. Landon, 57, passed away on April 9, 2025. A native of Australia and a long time artist of Boca Grande, Mel had…