Community
Give me Park Avenue with gold leaf
December 12, 2024
As shops reopen around town, familiar streetscape icons return as well. Here Robin Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects takes a first look at the shop signs restored by Chuck Forrest…
Smiles abound as more spots open
December 6, 2024
Fugate’s Patio Shop is open on weekends. Aqua Boutique was open for the holiday weekend, and to the delight of shoppers will have regular hours beginning Dec. 12. The Inn Bakery opened this week in…
Disaster Fund continues to help businesses, non-profits
December 5, 2024
Over $3.4 million collected so far
The Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, continues to distribute money to island businesses and non-profits.
“If we hadn’t ha…
Island businesses (heart) BG recovery
December 5, 2024
Businesses not yet open are still prepping storefronts. Matt from Wrap King of North Port was out putting a “We (HEART) Boca Grande” sign on the window of J.McLauglin on Tuesday.
Photos by G…
Island resident thanks county commissioners at Tuesday meet
December 5, 2024
Staff singled out for recovery work here
Mary O’Bannon, special projects manager for The Gasparilla Inn & Club, attended the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning, Dec…
Hurricane debrief set for Tuesday
December 5, 2024
The public is invited to attend a detailed debrief presentation by the Boca Grande Fire Department regarding extensive Gasparilla Island emergency response and recovery operations during Hurricanes…
Utility employees light up Fire Department
December 5, 2024
Florida Power & Light Company surprised the Boca Grande Fire Department by putting up lights and decorations on the building on Monday, Dec. 2.
“We’re thrilled to be in Boca Grande this holi…
Give a Boca Beacon Christmas gift
November 28, 2024
A gift that keeps on giving. It’s that time of year when we give gifts to people we love and appreciate. What better gift than a subscription to the Boca Beacon? It comes in several flavors. The pri…
Disaster Fund now at $3.4 million; island biz, orgs get counsel
November 28, 2024
The Island Disaster Fund has already given $1.8 million away to aid the quick reopening and rebuilding of businesses and organizations on Gasparilla Island. As of this week, they have raised $3.35 m…
Gasparilla Magazine offers falconry, palmettos and Mackle brothers
November 28, 2024
The new November/December edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages.
The cover depicts the Boca Grande Range Ligh…