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Lee County sets out Boca Grande parking pass pickup dates for January

Lee County has added multiple January dates to pick up parking passes at the Crowninshield Community House. “We encourag…

Bird values a Causeway sunset too

A night heron took on the view at the Boca Grande Causeway the week before last. Because of the darkness, it is unclear whi…
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Chillin’

Santa chillin’ in Hudson’s Park on Park Avenue.  More lights around the island here.                                   …
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Aerials show seawall, beach sand shifting after state renourishment

After the completion of renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Par…
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Charlotte takes on e-bikes in new sheriff’s report

At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissio…
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Daughter of local Post Office clerk a finalist as Rhodes Scholar 

When the University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist, it marked a historic milestone for th…
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Rumors rife on apparent non-ICE visit 

Federal agencies say that they have not had action on island Editor’s Note: Updated 12-18-2025 from print edition to add…
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2026 Beacon calendar is gift to our readers

Since 1987, each Christmas the Boca Beacon has published a calendar featuring local photos for its subscribers. Our 2026…
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Island parking enforcement still in ‘discretion’ mode

Lee County Sheriff’s Office enforcement is still in “reasonable discretion” mode for Boca Grande parking across Gasparilla…
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Sawfish expert at State of Waterkeeper event

Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh will welcome Dr. Gregg Poulakis of the Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Florida Fish and…