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October 29, 2026
The Boca Grande parking case Mark Hoogendoorn v. Lee County is now rescheduled for Nov. 20, 2026 with Judge Kyle S. Cohen. It is a lawsuit challenging Lee County’s permit-only beach parking restr…

October 29, 2026
The public is invited to celebrate Boca Grande’s improvements and amenities with an official ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Lee County Parks & Recreation’s Wheeler Road Community…

October 29, 2026
Lee County Government launched a completely new website at a new web address, LeeFL.gov, designed to make it easier for residents to connect with their county government online. The new website…

October 29, 2026
Election day is Nov. 3, when Florida will not only decide on a governor, but on important election ballot initiatives. There are also county commission races in both Lee and Charlotte counties. P…

October 29, 2026
At the Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 3, there will be a public hearing on a small change to the Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance Amendment. The item would amend the Boca Gr…

October 29, 2026
Barbara Anne’s Jewelry & Boutique has some spooktacular decorations and jewelry! Stop in before the deals fly away. 410 Park Ave., Suite 1, Boca Grande.    Photo by Matt

October 29, 2026
Kim Newlin of Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet, along with Deanna Heilman, Patti Kitchen and Cooper Newlin are back for season and ready for your order! They’re serving up fresh lobster rolls and dinner for…

October 29, 2026
Dawn Berry, a member of the Boca Grande Art Center, showcases her Boca Coastal exhibit currently on display at Crews Bank. Her whimsical coastal artwork incorporates natural textures, locally gather…

October 22, 2026
Above, Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass on Tuesday. Screenshot At the Tuesday, Oct. 20 Lee County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, commissioners voted to approve Charlotte County’s amended r…

October 22, 2026
Candidate questions for Lee and Charlotte county commission Editor’s note: The Beacon sent a set of identical questions relating to Boca Grande to all candidates still running in Lee and Charlott…