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Turtle report: Nest predators appear this week, snacking on eggs
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
At long last, the first green sea turtle crawl was documented on Gasparilla Island durin…
Curbed: Lots of empty spaces after mass parking resignations
Five members of the Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel sent a letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon about their resignati…
Parking panel cites progress, frustration in resignation letter
BY FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOCA GRANDE PARKING ADVISORY PANEL
In 2015, a Boca Grande Parking Advisory Panel of diverse…
Lee County Fourth closures; reminder on alcohol use
In observance of Independence Day, most Lee County administration op…
Extra lock tenders at South Gulf Cove
The South Gulf Cove lock tenders will be manning the lock from 7 a.m…
Water Association offers new payment portal; Real estate chart
Gasparilla Island Water Association is implementing a new customer portal that allows customers to easily manage their util…
Ban on beach fireworks
Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources reminds beach patrons that fireworks will cause sea turtle hatchlings to dis…
Surfrider Foundation asks for Fla. support
The San Clemente-California-based Surfrider Foundation’s Florida office is asking members and friends to support Florida’s…
Placida boat ramp temporary closure
The boat ramp at Placida Park, 6499 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, FL 33946 will be closed for repair work on July 8, 2024…
Major landscaping for 5th Street Boca Grande gateway
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSSERVATION & IMPROVEMENT ASSOC.
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Assoc…