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Call Lee Dispatch
For island residents who need response from the sheriff’s office in Lee County, there are two avenues. If there is an emerg…
Sandbar music, notable visits on Memorial Day
It was an exceptionally busy weekend on Gasparilla Island and in Placida over the Memorial Day weekend.
“We did patrols…
First Baptist restored; holds first service since Hurricane Ian
On Sunday, First Baptist Church of Boca Grande held their first service in their sanctuary since Hurricane Ian. The church…
TWO TARPON TOURNAMENT FINALS: ‘World’s Richest’ and Red Gill winners
The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded Thursday in Boc…
Charlotte County Utilities reminds residents of water conservation
The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-…
Take down the fence on 5th Street. Take a few steps.
If readers head to the end of 5th Street in Boca Grande, they will see a seaside attraction like no other. It is a wood fen…
Briefly: Legion Officers
The American Legion Family Installation of Officers will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the American Legion…
South Gulf Cove locks
Daily closures of the South Gulf Cove lock will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 12 and We…
Pioneer Trail work continues
Beginning May 20, 2024 asphalt replacement and repairs have begun on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. Work will encompass the e…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Teejay Alderdice, From Canada glaciers to Coral Creek
He’s a little tired of talking about himself, but Teejay Alderdice agreed to do it one more time for a Boca Beacon profile…