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September is the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season; here are ways to prepare for storms that will not only make homeown…

There will be a new entrance at the Boca Grande Community Center, after approval by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation B…

The next phase of beach renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park, near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, is now underwa…

Gasparilla Island is in a waiting period as to when new parking regu…

Our lives fly by; The impressions we make to young are permanent…

FIVE YEARS AGO An Iowa man, fishing near the Boca Grande Causeway, was bitten by a blacktip shark as he was releasing it…

Above, a Boca Beacon file photo from Hurricane Charley, 21 years ago. This week, we have a reminder from Chief C.W. Blos…

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse. As of pre…

At a joint meeting of Charlotte County’s state delegation, Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oliver heard…

Heather Ruth Santos, beloved wife, daughter, sister, stepmother, godmother, mimi, and friend, died on August 7, 2025 in Flo…