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The Gasparilla Island Act: Part II Building in Boca, and a war of words over the island’s future
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles about the forces that have shaped development…
Bridge scale lane set to reopen Monday
■ STAFF REPORT – The installation of the Boca Grande swing bridge’s new scale lane is almost complete, and it is scheduled…
PROFILE: Karen Kelly
■ BY SUE ERWIN – Known for her smiling face and pleasant manner, Karen Kelley wears many hats at The Island School, where …
‘La Pirate’ has been found
A 2002 26’ Glacier Bay boat reportedly stolen from Marina Bokeelia …
Obituary Patricia Heisel
Patricia Ann Heisel, 84, died July 30, 2017, at her home at Walloon…
Letter to the Editor: Many thanks to Dr. Jeff for all of his turtle work
To the Editor: As his time on our island winds down, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association wishes to extend a generous th…
First fishing tourney to be held in September
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Beacon is teaming up with Boca Grande Marina and Lee County County Parks and Recreation staff to h…
Beacon, Gasparilla Mag staff take home 12 awards at conference in Naples
■ STAFF REPORT OIn the evening of August 11 Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine staffers were more than happy to fi…
The Gasparilla Island Act: Part I The Act takes shape
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Editor’s Note: This is the first in a random series of stories about the forces that have shaped and co…
New boardwalk officially open!
On Thursday, Aug. 17 Gasparilla Island State park officially opened the ADA accessible boardwalk on the south end of the i…