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Community Center playground funds question

There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for reno…
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Lemon Bay honors Eva Furner at annual meeting 

Wildflower project cited in volunteer service The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing tog…
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Fix for bulkhead on 4th Street

The beachfront seawall cap at 4th Street is under repair. Tim Engstrom, public information specialist at Lee County, sai…
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Sheriff begins enforcement of parking ordinance

This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking o…
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Charlotte asks for on-island Lee meeting

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioner…
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Range Light reopens Feb. 7 after closure for repair 

The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, also known as the Range Light, will officially reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 7…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Jim Fourqurean

Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pionee…

This week in the Boca Beacon: New toll plaza

FIVE YEARS AGO Sunsets of Boca Grande opened its doors where Fresh Produce used be located. TEN YEARS AGO The Gasp…

Our letters page is available. So is the tennis court.

This week, protest came to Boca Grande over Minneapolis and ICE. Those who saw it on social media and are reading about it…
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Racoon Rescue

Cuteness on overload! This baby racoon was rescued from the road near Kappy’s Island Shoppe. A good samaritan from the…