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Parking Passes now being distributed
December 1, 2025
Lee County has provided the following release on the distribution of parking passes, which begins today.
The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defi…
Christmas Walk and tree lighting set
November 26, 2025
Two important dates have been set as part of annual island Christmas traditions.
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk is Saturday, Dec. 6. Santa will drive through town in a Boca Grande Fire Dep…
The GICIA celebrates completion of Bike Path landscaping project
November 26, 2025
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) has completed the restoration of the Bike Path from 1st St…
Meet some faces of a few of the Gasparilla Island’s small businesses this Christmas season
November 26, 2025
Above, Sarah Holt, Lizzie Ahlers and Kerri Jacobs at Bella Vida.
This Christmas shopping season is the first full season since the island’s recovery from 2024 hurricanes. The Beacon took just a f…
Residents asked to conserve water due to drought
November 20, 2025
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday, Nov. 18 to declare a Phase I Water Shortage due to dry conditions throughout the region. This includes the Gasparilla I…
Lee County sets team to meet over island parking
November 20, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner to represent Lee County in upcoming mediation with Charlotte County regarding the Boca Grande…
Bridge statement reminds Charlotte County of GIBA parking neutrality
November 20, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to stay neutral on the Boca Grande parking issue, recommitting to their mission and role as bridge to the island.
The board’s statement, sent to…
Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval
November 13, 2025
On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project.
The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Ma…
Charlotte passes resolution asking for mediation with Lee County
November 13, 2025
The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee County relating to parking restrictions in Boca Grande.
The resolution…
Electrical issue forces emergency GIBA bridge fix
November 13, 2025
Coast Guard approval required; work completed Wednesday
While performing preparations for the armoring near the GIBA maintenance building, staff discovered that the main underground electrical co…