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Chillin’

Santa chillin’ in Hudson’s Park on Park Avenue.  More lights around the island here.                                   …
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Aerials show seawall, beach sand shifting after state renourishment

After the completion of renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park and the rebuilding of a rip-rap wall, the sand is beg…
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Charlotte takes on e-bikes in new sheriff’s report

At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop meeting, Sheriff Bill Prummell’s office p…
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Daughter of local Post Office clerk a finalist as Rhodes Scholar 

When the University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes…
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Rumors rife on apparent non-ICE visit 

Federal agencies say that they have not had action on island Edit…
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2026 Beacon calendar is gift to our readers

Since 1987, each Christmas the Boca Beacon has published a calendar featuring local photos for its subscribers. Our 2026…
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Island parking enforcement still in ‘discretion’ mode

Lee County Sheriff’s Office enforcement is still in “reasonable discretion” mode for Boca Grande parking across Gasparilla…
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Sawfish expert at State of Waterkeeper event

Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh will welcome Dr. Gregg Poulakis of the Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Florida Fish and…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Joseph Trey Winter

Georgia to Boca Grande North If you spend any time around Boca Grande North, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Trey Wint…

Emphasis on fraud and waste from Lee Clerk’s office

Lee Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Kevin Karnes is partnering with the School District of Lee County to bring I…