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A proposed turnover of all red snapper fishing control to the state was halted by a federal judge last week, just before Me…

I remember as kids it was always “not me” when parents asked who did something. We are so busy blaming the other side and f…

FIVE YEARS AGO Lee County Commissioners met and unanimously passed the ordinance prohibiting overnight parking in design…

This week, a particularly welcome sight appeared at the Placida Boat…

The Palm on Park and Ariel gals in matching Lilly blouses in this ye…

Guppy has left the building. After a prolonged illness, Dennis passed away on May 21, 2026, a day after his 71st birthda…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Tarpon season is well underway here in Boca Grande and we are having a great year so far! The i…

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…

Editor’s Note: The notice has been rescinded. The Charlotte County Utilities Department has continued a precautionary boil…

With the opening of red snapper season this year, the state of Florida will assume management of all of the recreational At…