Above, the storm as it came across the Gulf on Sunday. It was captured by a Beacon reader. Diane Cates said, “I was walking on the beach, felt a little wind on my back, turned around and thought, is…
The Boca Grande Men’s Club welcomed Heisman winner Bo Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, shown here with Dick Brown, was both an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals and a Los Angeles Raiders running ba…
The island has had a number of reports of recent thefts from unlocked cars, including watches and wallets.
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, just after 11 a.m., Lee County Deputy David Scozzafava responded…
Above, Scozzafava awards Laffaire with a diving coin. Photo by Matt
In July 2024, Marie-Laure Laffaire was visiting Gasparilla Island from Paris, France. For years, she and her three children alw…
Above, the new “Share the Road” bike pavement markings this week. Photo by Garland
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority held committee meetings Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the newly remediated admini…
DeJonge Excavating Contractors are working with the Gasparilla Island Water Association and Lee County and Florida Power and Light to repair an 8-inch diameter vitrified clay gravity sewer on Gaspar…
Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper in…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board has received an application for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness regarding the construction of a two-story spa building and an outdoor lap pool at…
Resort operations on Useppa Island opened just before the new year, after Useppa Island Partners LLC purchased the club last September.
“In 3.5 months a huge amount has been achieved,” said Simon…
In spite of the arrival of mid-week cold weather, there were still families out visiting local beaches.
Over the weekend, when temps were in the 70s, island parking lots filled and there were so…
