Community
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…
Town Park restoration begins Easter Monday
April 17, 2025
BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) will start restoring the Town Park between 3rd and 5th Streets, beginning on Monday. Stormwater intrusion from…
Southwest Florida Honor Flight: A veteran’s perspective here
April 17, 2025
BY AMANDA MOCANU, SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT (E-8), USAF, RET
On April 8, 2025, my husband Brandon and I were among over 100 southwest Florida veterans blessed to fly on Southwest Florida Honor Fligh…
Joint Charlotte-Lee Commissioners hear beach access concern
April 17, 2025
A number of Charlotte and Lee citizens and businesses came out to the joint meeting of the Charlotte and Lee County Commissioners in Punta Gorda to talk about the issue of Boca Grande and access to…
Lee, Charlotte set Punta Gorda meet
April 10, 2025
Lee and Charlotte Counties will hold a joint meeting in Punta Gorda on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to discuss a wide range of issues, including coordination efforts in Boca Grande. The meeting is open…











