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Sidewalk project moves forward

A sidewalk project at the north end of Gasparilla Island is moving forward. The project is along Gasparilla Road, just past…
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Reminder on subscriptions

As you pick your dates or make plans to return to your island residence, please remember to notify our office to change you…

Progress at 3rd Street eatery

Improvements continue in the renovation of what is planned to be a bistro at 210 E. Railroad Ave. Plans for the building we…
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Remembering Hurricane Helene, a year ago this week

It was this weekend, one year ago, that Hurricane Helene hit the Uni…
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Navigation District busy year after storms

As the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) wraps up a year…
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Renourishment at south end of island near hurricane-damaged state wall

Work on a sand renourishment project at the south end of Gasparilla Island has now extended north past Belcher Road and the…
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Parking Panel expansion sees interest

Lee County Commissioners are beginning to receive applications for positions on the Boca Grande Parking Panel, just as Char…
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Charlotte adds parking to state legislative agenda

Charlotte County Commissioners voted on Tuesday, Sept. 23 to include a statement on Boca Grande Parking in its 2026 State L…
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Remembering Dog Life columnist Harry Kalajian

Harry Kalajian, dog trainer, and columnist for the Boca Beacon since 2018, died Sunday, Sept. 14, after a brief illness…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Albert Earl Gilbert, honored for life’s work

Britannica to Audubon, noted nature illustrator For years before making Cape Haze his home, artist Albert Earl Gilbert w…