Lee County has incurred a $11,900 cost for the total sign production for Boca Grande from the vendor Aramsco of Clearwater. The posts were actually from Lee County stock; that total cost was an addi…
A meeting between Charlotte and Lee Counties regarding the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance will occur on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Punta Gorda.
The meeting was called from a resolution by the Charlo…
Administrative code approved; restaurant owner tells of drop in revenue
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the administrative code for Boca Grande parking permits at its T…
Parsley Baldwin Real Estate & Vacation Rentals is excited to introduce the newest member of their vacation rental team, Justin Melfi (left). Justin joins them as their Property and Maintenance C…
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 Mavis Tires and Brakes shop on McCall in Englewood got its holiday spirit early with a green Christmas tree and a white Santa, all made from used tires. The electric-tape relief snowflake was pa…
Ladies (not just Methodists!) are invited to the Fa La La La Luncheon at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 325 West 3rd St. at Gilchrist Ave. on Monday, December 8 at 11:30 a.m., in their Fellowsh…
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…
The blue barrels to gather non-perishable food for the Englewood Helping Hand program are now out in downtown Boca Grande.
The barrels are located in front of Crews Bank, the Post Office and both…
The Farmer’s Market opened on the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant last week. Vendors were ready and participants enjoyed the wares and food. The Market will be open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1…
