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Stop in to the Boca Grande Marina Ship Store

Progress at the Boca Grande Marina on their fuel system. Fuel will be unavailable during the process but there are still pl…
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SW Florida Fishing: DNA ‘clock’ helps predict age of sharks

DNA signatures of aging could provide a new, noninvasive tool for studying shark populations and improving conservation eff…
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The Boca Beacon around the world: Czech Republic

Can’t wait to … HAM-IT-UP Take your Boca Beacon newspaper around the world and show us how much fun you had! With c…
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Briefs: Fust Library will temporary close for panel installation; kayak launch reopening

The Johann Fust Community Library will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 25 an…
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Home delivery of Friends event catalog

The new event catalog for Friends of Boca Grande is out. While i…
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Survey of sea turtles: Weekly wildlife roundup from BIPS

Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness…
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Gasparilla Road arrest; report notes ‘uncooperative and sarcastic’ 

A man was arrested for driving under the influence around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the intersection of Gaspar…
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Business & Real Estate: Youngquist named to Lee Tourist Development

Above, Youngquist with the Keylime Bistro crew. File photo The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently appointed Coun…
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Department wins Workers’ Comp award; Homestead costs discussed

At the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Fire Department, Chief C.W. Blosser reported on a new safety innovation at the Wh…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Capt. Chris Slattery 

Constructing a career as fishing guide In his nearly two decades on the water, Chris Slattery has turned his lifelong pa…