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Customary Use Doctrine helps clarify some issues of public beach access

Above, a fence at the south end of the island in November 2021 at Hill Tide became the subject of discussions about the cus…
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Highlights of new parking draft set for August vote

The Beacon is still getting questions about a new draft ordinance that would remove public beach parking access from Boca G…
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Lee County Sheriff Office quiet on enforcement cost

Officers issued over 1,021 citations citations  The upcoming Boca Grande parking draft ordinance that will come before t…
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New science teacher at Island School

The Island School has selected Mrs. Anne Smith to serve as the new R…
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Canoe and kayak access now open

The canoe/kayak launch and parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing P…
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Frequent island visitor challenges beachgoer on conch harvesting 

In Florida, possession of live queen conch at any time is prohibited, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation C…
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New Gasparilla Magazine on newstands

Featuring Wanamakers, gumbo limbo and Sugarshack The July/August edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine…
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Friends of Boca Grande appoints program director

Friends of Boca Grande announced the appointment of Martina Long as their new program director this Monday. Long has a w…
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Cost of parking for islanders, workers unclear

While a new parking plan is under consideration by Lee County, what is not defined in the ordinance is how much these permi…
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DeSantis vetoes Boca Grande Fire District Ladder Truck

A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. R…