A new web petition effort supports keeping Boca Grande parking open to the public.
At a recent county meeting, supporters of a change to parking regulations presented their own petition of over 1…
As the weather heats up, stop in to the cool shops and spend some time checking out the seasonal merchandise available. Shown above: Drea at Boca Grande Outfitters shows off some great t-shirt o…
Kimberly Struhar at Kappy’s Island Shoppe Island Ice Cream serves up delicious ice cream with a smile. This smiling crew was caught outside Hudson’s Grocery with some wonderful red, white and bl…
Above, a fence at the south end of the island in November 2021 at Hill Tide became the subject of discussions about the customary use of beaches, as it blocked walkers. Boca Beacon archives
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The Beacon is still getting questions about a new draft ordinance that would remove public beach parking access from Boca Grande, except for the Gasparilla Island State Parks. The ordinance draft wa…
Friends of Boca Grande announced the appointment of Martina Long as their new program director this Monday.
Long has a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector and an extensive background in…
While a new parking plan is under consideration by Lee County, what is not defined in the ordinance is how much these permits will cost for island residents, homeowners and workers.
A new parkin…
The directional signs pointed to a quiet sunset last week at South Beach Bar & Grille. Many of the winter regulars, we assume, are now at Pond Hill, Pioneer Ohio and Cape Porpoise, Maine. …
Patriotic colors are everywhere! The Pink Pony offers red, white and blue acai bowls. Stop in and grab one or pick up some other delicious treats.
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Shop local as we head in to Independence Day week. Bridget Logue and Kris Boyden show off new Lilly wear at Palm on Park, and Terese Iammarino at Boca Blooms reminds us to stop in and pick up de…
