Skip to main content

Archives

, ,

Inn to reopen temporary bakery; will relocate to old location 

BY EVAN DUNBAR, GARLAND POLLARD The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the…
, , ,

Shrimper to return as Courtney Jean after successful campaign

Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022 After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new…
, , ,

Olympic gelding jumper Baloutinue has local owner

Among the competitors at the equestrian grounds in Versailles, France for the jumping competition for the Paris Olympics …
, , , ,

New Wheeler Road tennis & pickleball design released

Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for …
, ,

Gasparilla Inn asks to be ‘Public and Community Benefit’ at Lee meeting

Two items on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesd…
, ,

Christmas memories sought for Gasparilla Island Magazine feature

Though it’s only just the beginning of August, here at the Beacon office we are looking toward our November/December edit…
, , ,

Gasparilla Inn considers tenant for Railroad Plaza

The Gasparilla Inn is considering a number of retailers for their retail location at Railroad Plaza after the recent clos…
, ,

Seahorses hoof onto island 

Mane attraction: Horse visit on Gasparilla Island On Saturday, July 27, two horses were on the beach north of 17th Str…

Lee County proposes no millage changes, sets public hearing dates

The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted proposed maximum millages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year propert…
,

School dates announced

The Island School will be back in session on Monday, Aug. 12 for the first day of school. There will be a “Meet the Te…