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Emails shed light on parking and beach access, as policy develops

Currently, the Boca Beacon is waiting on a public records request from Lee County to get a better understanding of what is…
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Patchwork of Policies: How Florida beach towns manage public access

BY MARCY SHORTUSE With a considerable population increase in Florida in the last five years, more and more Florida beach…
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Art festival begins tarpon season of events on May 13

Excitement is brewing as anglers and artists prepare for the 2025 “World’s Richest” Tarpon Tournament and the Annual Boca G…
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Irrigation overuse results in low island water pressure

Irrigation overuse last weekend resulted in a low pressure for water…
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O’Bannon on famed fishing podcast

Capt. Phil O’Bannon appeared this week on the Mill House podcast. Th…
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Debbie Frank named as new Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation executive director     

The executive committee of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation has announced the appointment of Debbie Frank as the ex…
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Fund for replacement deputy house now at about $190,000

Fundraising continues for a new house for a sheriff’s deputy house on Gasparilla Island. This week, over $55,000 came in, w…
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Keylime Bistro reopens at station, adds additional indoor seating

Keylime Bistro reopened at the train station Saturday. The restaurant was essentially rebuilt, with new kitchen and a remov…
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New banyan arrives for Town Park landscaping 

BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Town Park, located between 3rd and 5th Stree…
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Advanced water treatment begins on island

The Gasparilla Island Water Association now has its advanced water treatment up and running. “We turned on yesterday,” said…