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History Bytes: Nancy Galliher, island memories, growing family here

This week, just before the start of the fourth and final presentation of this year’s History Bytes series, Boca Grande Hist…
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Friends of Fire Department begin campaign for new ladder truck

The Friends of Boca Grande Fire Department kicked-off fund-raising activities at the last gathering of the Boca Grande Men’…
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Woman arrested in domestic dispute on Valentine’s weekend

On Sunday, Feb. 15 around 4 p.m., while on marked patrol, Lee County Sheriff Deputy Angelo Lanni was stopped at the interse…
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Army Corps revisits beach renourishment costs

A Lee County beach renourishment program on Gasparilla Island, initi…
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Wheeler pickleball and tennis complex nears completion 

Surface preparation continues at the Wheeler Road Community Park, wh…
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Bike Parade and spring event returns in March, includes dog show 

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will hold a day of spring events on Saturday, March 14, including a bake sale, a dog show and…
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‘The Marching Band’ wins 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival

The 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival concluded on Saturday, Feb. 21. The winner and audience choice was “The Marching Band…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Trish Petrosky

New Lee County Commissioner When newly appointed Lee County Commissioner Patricia “Trish” Petrosky talks about Lee Count…
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Fifth-grade artists bring creativity and safety to GICIA Bike Path

BY THE GICIA This spring, visitors to the Bike Path will be greeted not only by Boca Grande’s seasonal beauty but also b…

Letters: Charlotte County needs to open access to beaches   

To the Editor: I am an avid reader of the Beacon and enjoy the style and breadth of topics covered. I look forward to it…