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Causeway traffic mirrors 2024, with Debby
In advance of the Labor Day weekend, and in the wake of a social media backlash over Boca Grande parking, traffic so far th…
Which way to go
The directional sign outside of South Beach Bar & Grille that was lost and then replaced after last year’s hurricanes…
Renourishment at the south end
Work continued at Gasparilla Island State Park on a renourishment program for the beach there. Work is expected to be compl…
New Gasparilla Island magazine out
The new September/October edition of the Gasparilla Island Magazine…
Hurricane prep, special passes at Emergency Meet
The Boca Grande Fire Department hosted a meeting of the island’s Eme…
Reporting of curb lawns after parking rules
After an August 5 ordinance that will change parking rules on Gasparilla Island, the Beacon continues to get complaints tha…
Bike Path progress
GICIA continues their project on the bike path downtown.
Photos by Trey
Nature calls for Sea Grape bathroom
Gasparilla Island State Park has a new construction sign at the Sea Grape parking area, which is north of South Beach and s…
Letters: Thoughts on ‘party spot’ status and long-term solutions
To the Editor:
I want to share my perspective on the parking situation to maybe add a little more insight. As many of yo…
Lighthouse United Methodist letter to their congregation on parking
Editor’s Note: Lighthouse United Methodist Church has a weekly newsletter entitled ‘Midweek News’ for their congregation. T…











