FROM A PRESS RELEASE
As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Cherre Hobbs, a dedicated retail associate, who has faithfully served…
In the last year we have had multiple situations where individuals stepped out, said something, called a neighbor, called an official and made something change. Very often with our readers, there is…
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Authority.
Board Chairman Drew Tucker presented outgoing Member Ginger Watkins…
Gen. Michael Flynn spoke to members of the West Charlotte County Republican Club on Tuesday, Aug. 21, gathered for their regular meeting at Lemon Bay. Pictured here with Flynn are Arlene Stevens and…
The 2024 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with two Lee County Board of Commissioners candidates, as well as two Charlotte County candidates.
In Lee County, Commissioner Ray Sandell…
Did you know that the Beacon uploads many of our prior photos on Smugmug as hi-res downloadable images, as well as printing some in the paper during each event? Smugmug can be accessed through bocab…
The kids from Gasparilla Inn summer camp visited the Boca Grande Fire Department last Wednesday, Aug. 2. Firefighter Dean Esposito showed the kids around the department, and they got to check ou…
Question of parking signage raised to staff
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met Wednesday, and approved two projects, including an addition to a house at 235 Banyan St., and a renova…
On Monday, Aug.12, AT&T service was completely out on not only Gasparilla Island, but up all the way to Englewood. This affected not only Ma Bell’s customers, but the other carriers that use the…
Boca Grande arts champion Alice Court has been added to the Board of Trustees of the Hermitage Artist Retreat.
Splitting her time between Boca Grande and Toronto, Canada, Alice Court received her…
