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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking to repair your home? Be very careful who you hire

To the Editor: Sheriff Bill Prummell reminds the citizens of Charlotte County to be extremely cautious when hiring any…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Litterbugs are the lowest …

To the Editor: There is a reason that those who litter are called “litterbugs.” Bugs are the lowest form of life! It i…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Artist Carroll Swayze brings back the Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival

To the Editor: The 34th Annual Englewood Invitational Outdoor Art Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-…

Rogue tornado damages Gasparilla Marina, Gasparilla Mobile Home Park, Holiday Lakes

No damage reported so far on Gasparilla Island Photos by Taylor…

Celebration of Life for Dick Myers

A memorial service will be held for Richard B Myers on Saturday, J…

Boca Beacon video documenting the Placida tornado on Sunday, January 16

VIDEO BY PAULA RUSH, PHOTOS BY PAULA RUSH AND TAYLOR GUILLERM youtu.be/i1VHxpb6MzM

The Rookery is now a reality!

Boca Beacon writer honored with platform in her name at opening ceremony on January 11 The future rookery at Wildflowe…

Historic Board makes boathouse, solar panel decisions and elects new chair

It was a busy Wednesday morning at the Boca Grande Community Center, as the Historic Preservation Board Meeting was calle…

The top five in the county: An interview with Lee County commissioners

The following information regards our Lee County commissioners, as taken from interviews with island resident Mary O’Bann…

GIBA board discusses COVID policy, search for new investment advisor

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board meeting was held on Thursday January 13, 2022, in the offices of the Authori…