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June 5, 2025
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has proudly awarded 14 scholarships to students this year. The scholarships are given to students who have a grade point average above a B, have a strong work or volunte…

June 5, 2025
In quarterly lobbying forms filed with Lee County, there has been a flurry of activity related to Boca Grande, particularly relating to parking. Lee County has an actual lobbying ordinance. Lobby…

June 5, 2025
Facilities staff found budget savings On Tuesday, June 3, the Lee Board of County Commissioners approved projects to renovate the Wheeler Road Community Park, as well as the Lavender’s Landing Bo…

June 5, 2025
To the Editor: Bravos and kudos to South Beach Grille’s Bart DeStafano’s letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon of May 30. Every issue Bart addressed was SPOT ON! I encourage everyone to REREAD…

May 29, 2025
An internet-based petition criticizing Charlotte County for its slow pace in reopening Englewood Beach mentions the quick speed of beach reopening in Boca Grande. The petition, at the site moveon…

May 29, 2025
Charlotte County Community Services will be hosting a public meeting at Rotonda Community Park at 6 p.m., June 5, to discuss and gather feedback on the master planning of amenities at Rotonda Commun…

May 29, 2025
Sean Sawicki, son of Lt. Mike Sawicki Sean Sawicki graduated from Lemon Bay High School. Sean was raised on Captiva and his family moved there when he was 14 months old. His dad, Mike Sawicki, is…

May 29, 2025
Parsley Baldwin is officially back in their West 4th St. location. Shown here are Christi Legere (left) and Casey Alderman in front of the newly renovated offices located at 428 W. 4th St. Stop in a…

May 29, 2025
Restrictions on beach parking will affect livelihoods BY BART DESTEFANO, SOUTH BEACH BAR & GRILL I am writing in response to the proposed restricted parking measures in Boca Grande. While…

May 23, 2025
Dr. Ashley James, daughter of Kathy James and Boca Grande Health Clinic’s Medical Director Dr. Raymond James, graduated from medical school on May 9. After four years of undergraduate education at t…