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5th Street reopening after quick close
Erosion from weekend storms washed out some of the bank at the 5th Street Beach Access. Lee County quickly replaced the san…
This date in the Boca Beacon: Health Clinic records go electronic
FIVE YEARS AGO
The Boca Bay Pass Club announced a $3.5 million renovation project.
TEN YEARS AGO
The Coast G…
Chilly week, but the simplest, oldest, wild variety survives
Thursday, the region got an actual rain, something desperately needed by all after a cold snap. How long has it been since…
Frank Steele Koffend 1933-2025
Frank Steele Koffend, shark tooth collector, feather-wearer, friend…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Denise Juergens
Setting up for turtle season
At sunrise, when Boca Grande’s beach…
EcoWatch: Raising awareness on pressing environmental issues
“The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on Earth, living or dead, as we now have…
The Island Golfer: Players seek better performance via custom clubs
Above, John Dal Santo on site at Coral Creek Club
Chasing perfection can be a fool’s errand, especially on the golf cour…
Film expert to speak on the future of film at this year’s Boca Grande Film Festival
Susan Kerns, executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival, will be one of two guest speakers during the 2026 Boca Gran…
5th Street Beach Access open again after weekend storms
Updated: Now open as of Tuesday, Feb. 3…
The 5th Street Beach Access ramp in Boca Grande is temporarily closed wh…
Hermitage Artist Retreat plans spring program in Boca Grande with Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus
The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca G…











