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A timeline of parking discussions on Gasparilla Island
The issue of parking on Gasparilla Island is not a new one. Through the years, the Boca Beacon has covered the issue as loc…
Boca Bargains closes April 27 for the season
Bring home your Derby Hat from Boca Bargains! The store will be closing for the season on Saturday, April 27. Almost everyt…
FEMA grants flood insurance extension for rate discussion
Lee County announced Friday, April 19 that FEMA has granted a 30-day extension for submitting documents demonstrating compl…
Charlotte County posts new seabird nesting colony at SeaWatch
Charlotte County staff has just posted a seabird nesting colony in f…
Bridge Authority sets 1Q meetup April 30
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors is holdi…
Tennis supports the Captains
An island tennis team kicked off the first day of a three-day tennis event Monday, April 22, versus a team from Miami. Whil…
State stone crab season ends May 1
Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab seasons in state and federal waters will close May 2, with the last day of…
Teejay Alderdice, new at Coral Creek Club; former PGA Canada president
Teejay Alderdice of Bracebridge, Ontario is the new general manager of Coral Creek Club, and will begin work on May 1. …
Local Alano club begins search for permanent location in Englewood
The non-profit Englewood Alano Club has recently reestablished a Future/Building fund committee to raise money to purchase…
Wings up on Railroad
Reader and local photographer Len Tatko caught this osprey from the north end of East Railroad Avenue. “When I walked out…