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The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) continues its efforts to p…
Delays to be expected when crossing the Boca Grande Causeway on Friday
On Friday, May 29 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. there will be limited and/or no power to the bridge or toll booth…
Tarpon Festival Weekend coming up! A message from the Chamber of Commerce
BY LEW HASTINGS
Tarpon Fishing. For some it’s an old family tradition, one that goes back generations. The World’s Riche…
Fires around the island, vandalism at South Beach reported
Several incidents kept area firefighters busy over the Memorial Day…
The land of shamrocks and leprechauns: Ireland
BY JEAN NETHERY
The Beacon welcomes back our occasional writer…
This Saturday night the howling shall commence …
If you’re anywhere near Boca Grande Pass Saturday night, don’t be surprised if you hear some odd noises. The howling will b…
Coupling failure closes bridge to traffic during holiday weekend
BY JACK SHORT
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority closed its swing bridge briefly to road traffic and for at least 19…
Memorial Day weekend not kind to island sea turtles
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Island sea turtle patrollers were full of excitement on Thursday, May 28 when they realized they had t…
More indicators of booming economic recovery
Shown in the two accompanying charts, mid-year tourist tax collections for Lee County (through March) have already surpasse…
Anglers and artists make for a great combination during Tarpon Festival Weekend in downtown Boca Grande
BY CARROLL SWAYZE
Excitement is brewing as anglers and artists alike prepare for the 2015 Tarpon Festival in downtown B…