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Air Show will go on this weekend

The weekend of November 1 and 2 is the 2025 Florida International Air Show at the Punta Gorda Airport. The gates open at 9…
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South Beach valet parking

South Beach has added valet parking for guests in order to maximize the number of cars in their lot due to the parking ordi…
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Island volunteers assured on Gasparilla parking access

Some island volunteers have expressed concern for when enforcement of the new parking restrictions begins, and the risk of…
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Boca Grande Preschool given Palm Avenue commercial building

The Boca Grande Preschool, Inc. is new the owner of 311 Palm Avenue…
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Charlotte commissioners to meet in Tallahassee

Two or more Charlotte County commissioners will travel to Tallahasse…
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Native plants now surround Range Light area after tourism grant help

A dune restoration project began Tuesday at the Range Light, courtesy of Barrier Island Parks Society and tourism developme…
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Former employee convicted

Must serve five years in prison A woman who stole from her job at Scarpa’s Coastal Restaurant in Boca Grande last year h…
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Fifth Street beach ramp closed by Lee County due to safety

Above, 5th Street Access. It was closed. Waves were high Thursday and some of the underpinning access was washed away. Lee…
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New Gasparilla Island magazine out

The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and…
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Parking placards and stickers are on the way

No charge; info to come from county Parking permit distribution is anticipated for mid-November; decals and placards wil…