A project to reopen the 5th Street beach access ramp went to public bid, with the aim of reopening the steps in the fall 2027. The reconstruction is expected to be funded by FEMA reimbursements…
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in locally acquired dengue, a viral infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
“A mosquito h…
In 2024, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office installed two automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, at the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority.
The trackers are on the swing bridge in both direction…
Above, rendering for the new house on 10th Street that would replace the current house, which was delisted as historic due to hurricane damage this week. Preservation Board documents
A damaged Sp…
The sale of 370 Park Ave. closed on Aug. 28. The Lee County Clerk reported that as of Aug. 28, the Miami-based Project Fishery LLC had purchased the property from Purple Cow 82 LLC of Winnetka, Illi…
Progress continues on the construction of the new Boca Grande Preschool building at 311 Palm Avenue.
The property was donated by the Pete and Ginny Nicholas family and is zoned as commercial, loc…
Bill Larson, a longtime deacon and worship leader at First Baptist Church, will soon be heading back to Kansas to be closer to family.
After decades of service, he is appreciative of his time her…
An update to The Lee Plan, which directs land use and development across the county, would eliminate the stand-alone community plans for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island, along with other local com…
On a handshake Sam Whidden built his marina and a family, about a hundred years ago this year. So, the Boca Beacon is looking back over this icon of Gasparilla Island, Whidden’s Marina. All stories…
