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A smooth surface: GICIA bike path resurfacing has begun
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – It has been more than 30 years since the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Associati…
The Gasparilla Island Act: Part II Building in Boca, and a war of words over the island’s future
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles about the forces that have shaped development i…
Bridge scale lane set to reopen Monday
■ STAFF REPORT – The installation of the Boca Grande swing bridge’s new scale lane is almost complete, and it is scheduled t…
PROFILE: Karen Kelly
■ BY SUE ERWIN – Known for her smiling face and pleasant manner, Kare…
‘La Pirate’ has been found
A 2002 26’ Glacier Bay boat reportedly stolen from Marina Bokeelia on…
Obituary Patricia Heisel
Patricia Ann Heisel, 84, died July 30, 2017, at her home at Walloon Lake, Michigan, surrounded by her husband of 61 years an…
Letter to the Editor: Many thanks to Dr. Jeff for all of his turtle work
To the Editor: As his time on our island winds down, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association wishes to extend a generous than…
First fishing tourney to be held in September
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Beacon is teaming up with Boca Grande Marina and Lee County County Parks and Recreation staff to hos…
Beacon, Gasparilla Mag staff take home 12 awards at conference in Naples
■ STAFF REPORT OIn the evening of August 11 Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine staffers were more than happy to find…
The Gasparilla Island Act: Part I The Act takes shape
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Editor’s Note: This is the first in a random series of stories about the forces that have shaped and cont…