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Town hall addresses Lee/Charlotte cooperation
April 19, 2024
Charlotte County elected officials and representatives gathered at the community center on Wednesday, April 17 for a townhall meeting to discuss topics of concern submitted by Gasparilla Island ci…
Post office responds to complaints
April 19, 2024
The last months have been marked by a number of new complaints to the Boca Beacon about missing packages and returned mail at the Boca Grande Post Office.
Lecia Hall, a public relations represe…
Fire Dept’s Hammerhead truck damaged
April 11, 2024
The Boca Grande Fire Department is raising money to replace its ladder truck and refresh the department fleet after damage caused by hurricane exposure.
“We can’t even rely on it as a backup b…
Preservation study slated for historic Placida rail bunkhouse
April 11, 2024
Last remnant of historic Placida village
The Placida Bunkhouse, a 1907 cottage used to house the railroad workers of the Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railroad, will get an architectural sur…
Eldred’s Marina listed with national brokerage
April 11, 2024
$40 plus million price hoped
The Placida marina Eldred’s is listed for sale with the national brokerage firm Avison Young as of March 15.
“We are excited by the listing of this iconic proper…
Auxcomm radio training sessions
April 4, 2024
More fun than kids and walkie talkies
Citizens interested in learning how to use the handheld radios supported by the new island AUXCOMM system are invited to attend upcoming training sessions….
Nation’s roseate spoonbill expert flies into Cape Haze
April 4, 2024
Jerry Lorenz, state director of research for Florida Audubon, will be in Cape Haze to speak on roseate spoonbills on Thursday, April 11.
“I had no intention of studying spoonbills, but as you s…
Lee residents lose flood insurance discount
April 4, 2024
Savings remain in Charlotte
Lee County homeowners could face a 25 percent increase in their already increased flood insurance premiums next year if a Federal Emergency Management Agency discoun…
Record day, month for bridge traffic
March 28, 2024
March has been a historic month for traffic at the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, and visits to Gasparilla Island.
“Friday March 15 was the highest one-day traffic count in GIBA’s history …
Youngquist pulls out of Useppa Island Club purchase deal
March 28, 2024
A fall deal to purchase the Useppa Island Club by investor and entrepreneur Sandy Stillwell Youngquist, owner of the Key Lime Bistro in Boca Grande, has fallen through.
Stillwell, CEO of the St…