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Causeway at one-lane due to rip-rap repairs
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will be down to one lane of traffic for the remainder of the afternoon. They advise…
Charlotte County passes resolution related to Boca Grande parking
At its Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting, Charlotte County commissioners held a discussion regarding Gasparilla Island beach access…
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 par…
LCSO aids pelican rescue
Lee County deputies responded to an injured pelican on the cart path…
Case closed: Jewelry found in … another case
Last week, the Beacon published information from a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office report of a possible jewelry theft fro…
Sheriff: Second military flare found on beachfront
Above, the first flare found on the beach in July.
On Saturday morning Aug. 30, while on marked patrol in Boca Grande, D…
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…