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Union, increased calls discussed at Boca Fire meeting

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 134 calls for assistance in April and May 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser du…
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Team Blaze wins ‘World’s Richest’

One of the team’s eight tarpon released during the 2026 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce ‘World’s Richest’ Tarpon Tourn…
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He told that to the Judge: Canadian visitor beats Boca Grande ticket

Citations dismissed after tourist parking case A Canadian man visiting Boca Grande this March had his parking ticket thr…
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FWC, local units to ensure safety at sandbar party

This Saturday, May 23, Uncle Don’s Boca H2O Music Festival will be h…
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Lighthouse Methodist letter to Parking Committee

LETTER SUBMITTED TO THE PARKING COMMITTEE It is with concern that…
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Dennis Guppy

The Beacon has received word of the death of Dennis Guppy, who died May 21, 2026. He was known on the island for Black Tie…

DeSantis appoints Persons-Mulicka to lead Lee elections

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Supervisor of Election…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John & Lisa Walsh

Houston, we have Finnegan and ….. Among the Boca Grande regulars, and friends of so many, are John and Lisa Walsh, who…
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Woman’s Club scholarships

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club awarded 11 scholarships to Lemon Bay High School seniors. All 11 students have a strong connec…
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Chamber scholarships

Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients this year. Shown above with Wally Rutan and Austin Fogo are Taz…