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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…
Sheriff begins enforcement of parking ordinance
This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking ordinance, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office…
Charlotte asks for on-island Lee meeting
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioners asked for a joint meeting between Lee County and Char…
Range Light reopens Feb. 7 after closure for repair
The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, also known as the Range Light, wil…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Jim Fourqurean
Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze
Dr. Jim Fourqurean is o…
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…
Racoon Rescue
Cuteness on overload! This baby racoon was rescued from the road near Kappy’s Island Shoppe. A good samaritan from the…
Venice Art Merit Award
One More Time … Susan Shaffer’s encaustic monotype “Forest” recently received a Merit Award at the Venice Art Center’s ju…
Sunset Celebration
These ladies came to celebrate a big day. Beautiful ladies and beautiful sunset! Shown from left: Cathy Russo, Cheryl Hopki…











