Community
John Coppa to Crews Bank
August 13, 2026
Crews Bank & Trust has announced that John Coppa has joined the Bank as assistant vice president, Retail Banking officer, for the Gulf Cove branch.
Coppa has more than 20 years of leadership…
Business & Real Estate: Third Street Bistro sale closes
August 13, 2026
The Lee County clerk has posted the warranty deed for the sale of the restaurant property at 310 E. Railroad Ave from the company 310 E. Railroad LLC to Gasparilla Inn Inc., a Delaware corporation…
Candidate questions for District 5 Commission election: Trish Petrosky
August 13, 2026
Editor’s note: We sent a set of identical questions relating to Boca Grande to both of the Lee Commission candidates for District 5 earlier this month. In Lee County, the commissioner is elected acr…
Suit on beach access streets proceeds
August 13, 2026
A suit against Lee County regarding parking in Boca Grande is moving forward. The county has received the suit, which is 26-CA-004154, Hoogendoorn, Mark Plaintiff vs Lee County Florida Defendant. …
Safe Harbor purchases local MarineMax
August 13, 2026
Safe Harbor Marinas announced this week that it will purchase MarineMax, the publicly traded and Florida-based marina, yacht broker and operator, for $1.5 billion. MarineMax is the world’s largest r…
License plate reader enforcement in downtown
August 13, 2026
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has begun using license plate readers to monitor parking violations in Boca Grande following the implementation of the new parking restrictions at the beginning of th…
Park Avenue property in discussion
August 13, 2026
Above, 2023 renderings of the Fishery project. Beacon archives
Project has an approved site plan
Plans for an on-island sales office for the Fishery development in Placida are reportedly takin…
You’ve got to get in the water with goggles on
August 13, 2026
BY ERNIE J. VANDERWALT
Most people meet the Gulf the same way: They pull off the coastal road, kick off their sandals and walk down to the shore, sand so sugary and white. They stand there a min…
Upcoming public meetings for Bridge, Lee County and Fire Dept.
August 13, 2026
Upcoming meetings relating to Gasparilla Island:
The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet next at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18 in the Old County Courthouse Commission Chambers at 2120 Mai…
Stop in to Aqua Boutique
August 13, 2026
Riley shows off the short sleeve bianca dress made by Market Co. Market is made of 100 percent cotton, hand done blockprints. This easy to wear style is perfect for a casual day or dress it up for d…










