Community
Saying Good-bye
May 1, 2025
Penny Sims said good-bye to her beloved Glory Bea. Glory Bea was known fondly island wide, and she will be missed ♥.
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Lighthouse Methodist Pancake Awards
May 1, 2025
The Lighthouse UMC Pancake Breakfast Team got together to celebrate the end of another successful Pancake Breakfast Season. The breakfast cleared $4,000 which will go to Myakka River Elementary Scho…
Goodbye to The Rev. Chris Gray
May 1, 2025
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church said goodbye to The Rev. Chris Gray, who served the parish on and off since 2016. Pictured here is the Smith family; the Rev. Gray thanks the congregation after church;…
OPINION: NANCY LECKERLING
May 1, 2025
Taking on a cleaner island, honoring a friend
BY NANCY LECKERLING
Twenty-five years ago, when my husband Jon and I were considering the purchase of a home on Captiva Island, a friend of ours…
Update your address before leaving
April 24, 2025
As the island quiets down for the off-season, remember to come by the Boca Beacon office, 431 Park Ave., before heading out of town to update any mailing addresses.
Add the 4-digit phone book to…
Woman’s Club announces grants
April 24, 2025
For more than 75 years, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has consistently fulfilled its mission of community improvement through contributions to community projects, local non-profit organizations, and…
Help with friends, family in grief situations
April 24, 2025
We can all do a much better job of helping our friends, families and ourselves grieve.
“It comes and knocks you off your foundation,” said Dr. Stephen J. Madosky, a local counselor and therapist…
Star of Easter
April 24, 2025
Community gathered at sunrise Easter Sunday for worship. More photos here
Photo by Dusty
Public forum for parking ordinance set for May 13 at Lighthouse United
April 24, 2025
There will be an open forum on the Lee County’s proposed parking regulations on Tuesday, May 13, at Lighthouse United Methodist Church.
It will be an opportunity for all to hear about the issue…
‘Island Vet’ Babcock wins career award this week from Michigan State
April 17, 2025
Island Vet Sarah Babcock was selected for the Michigan State University 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award.
“This award is exceptionally humbling,” Babcock…