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Aerials show seawall, beach sand shifting after state renourishment
After the completion of renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park and the rebuilding of a rip-rap wall, the sand is beg…
Charlotte takes on e-bikes in new sheriff’s report
At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop meeting, Sheriff Bill Prummell’s office p…
Daughter of local Post Office clerk a finalist as Rhodes Scholar
When the University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist, it marked a historic milestone for th…
Rumors rife on apparent non-ICE visit
Federal agencies say that they have not had action on island
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2026 Beacon calendar is gift to our readers
Since 1987, each Christmas the Boca Beacon has published a calendar…
Island parking enforcement still in ‘discretion’ mode
Lee County Sheriff’s Office enforcement is still in “reasonable discretion” mode for Boca Grande parking across Gasparilla…
Sawfish expert at State of Waterkeeper event
Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh will welcome Dr. Gregg Poulakis of the Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Florida Fish and…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Joseph Trey Winter
Georgia to Boca Grande North
If you spend any time around Boca Grande North, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Trey Wint…
Emphasis on fraud and waste from Lee Clerk’s office
Lee Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Kevin Karnes is partnering with the School District of Lee County to bring I…
RSW airport’s ‘refusal to provide requested documentation’ cited in recent Lee Clerk audit
The Inspector General Department of the Lee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller has completed an audit of the Lee County…