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Live: Charlotte County meeting discusses Boca Grande parking
Charlotte County is holding its Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting. On the agenda were a number of items related to Gasparilla Island…
Charlotte County adds agenda item regarding Boca Grande parking for Tuesday, Sept. 9 commission meeting
Charlotte County has added an agenda item related to Boca Grande parking for its Sept. 9, 2025 Regular and Land Use meeting…
LCSO aids pelican rescue
Lee County deputies responded to an injured pelican on the cart path last Tuesday. The bird was secured and taken to The Wi…
Case closed: Jewelry found in … another case
Last week, the Beacon published information from a Charlotte County…
Sheriff: Second military flare found on beachfront
Above, the first flare found on the beach in July.
On Saturday mo…
County accepts beach renourishment grant
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an amended grant agreement with the Florida Department of En…
Repaving begins on Cape Haze Trail
Paving maintenance began on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail in Placida starting Sept. 3, 2025.
Various sections of the trai…
Preservation Board meets Sept. 10
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board Meeting will meet Wednesday, Sept. 10 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Chapter…
Nesting activity showing stronger results compared to 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Wow, the 2025 sea turtle nesting season is sure winding down quickly now! If you’ve been…
Tax free preparation
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, highlighting the importance of d…