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Island parking meeting set for this Wednesday
April 16, 2026
The first meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at 1 p.m.
The public meeting, which will include all 15 members of the committee as well as Lee County s…
Gasparilla Island Magazine earns state awards
April 16, 2026
Gasparilla Island Magazine has been recognized in the 2026 Florida Magazine Association Charlie Awards, earning honors across a wide range of editorial, design and production categories.
The annu…
Fire Cadets Friday
April 16, 2026
The Boca Grande Fire Department will host a Mini Fire Cadet Academy on April 17 at BGFD Station for students in grades 3 through 5, ages eight to 11. The three-hour program is designed to provide ha…
Tarpon Season Kick-off Party Saturday
April 16, 2026
The Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association is hosting the first annual Tarpon Season Kick-off Party on Saturday, April 18.
The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whidden’s Marina, 190 1st St. East. The…
International Women’s Fishing
April 16, 2026
The International Women’s Fishing Association met this week in Boca Grande for the Boca Grande Funament, held from April 12-15. The tournament is one of many events for the club; Funaments are ways…
Workshop on county land, right-of-way issues
April 16, 2026
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a workshop at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 21 in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Cr., Port Charlotte. Discussions includ…
Manual bridge barrier opening Wednesday
April 16, 2026
On April 15, vehicular traffic along the Boca Grande Causeway at around at 1:40 p.m. was delayed for approximately 40 minutes when the swing bridge barrier gates malfunctioned and would not raise up…
Update your Beacon subscription
April 16, 2026
If you are heading north for the season, stop by the office or email us at info@bocabeacon.com to update your seasonal address. Safe travels!
4-Digit is here!
April 16, 2026
The Beacon continues distribution of our 4-Digit Phone Book. Stop by 431 Park Avenue.
Coral Creek wetlands to undergo restoration under federal water program
April 16, 2026
Above, the area to be returned to wild condition
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is beginning an effort to restore an area on Coral Creek, just south of Rotonda West.
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