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Lee County releases administrative code draft for Boca Grande parking permits
Lee County Board of County Commissioners had released the administrative code for administering Boca Grande parking permits…
First Farmer’s Market of the Season
The Farmer’s Market opened on the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant last week. Vendors were ready and participants enjoye…
Congratulations!
The Gaffney family celebrated the engagement of their son, Sean, to Grace Flowers, on Sunday at BZ’s at The Gasparilla…
EcoWatch: Animals that need your help to survive
It’s not enough to love animals; we must actively protect and preser…
SW Florida Fishing: Back country wade fishing
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
Recently, while wade fishing with the saltwa…
Pioneer Plaza to Host First Art Festival of the Season
The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, from…
Registration on for 2026 Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opening Jan. 17
The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
The annual all-island tournamen…
Boca Grande North celebrates reopened clubhouse, renovations
Above, Steve Neri, Tom Longest, Darcy Longest, Nancy Neri, Margo Perriello, Bob Periello
Boca Grande North held a celeb…
New Gasparilla Magazine is out
The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and…
NOAA works with BoatUS on derelict marine vessels
The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has developed a database that will identify the locatio…











