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New Wheeler Road tennis & pickleball design released
Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, inc…
Gasparilla Inn asks to be ‘Public and Community Benefit’ at Lee meeting
Two items on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 would allow The Gasparilla Inn and prope…
Christmas memories sought for Gasparilla Island Magazine feature
Though it’s only just the beginning of August, here at the Beacon office we are looking toward our November/December editio…
Gasparilla Inn considers tenant for Railroad Plaza
The Gasparilla Inn is considering a number of retailers for their re…
Seahorses hoof onto island
Mane attraction: Horse visit on Gasparilla Island
On Saturday, Ju…
Lee County proposes no millage changes, sets public hearing dates
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted proposed maximum millages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year property…
School dates announced
The Island School will be back in session on Monday, Aug. 12 for the first day of school.
There will be a “Meet the Teac…
New plans for 3rd Street Bistro on board agenda
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. to discuss plans for what would be…
A church is open all week, not just Sunday morning
Many of our readers will be of the variety of persons who watch or read English murder mysteries. In many of those dramas…
Celebration of Life for Major Jack E. Hamilton, M.D.
Friends and family invite you to join in celebrating the life of Jack Hamilton. Jack lived a remarkable life surrounding hi…