In spite of the arrival of mid-week cold weather, there were still families out visiting local beaches.
Over the weekend, when temps were in the 70s, island parking lots filled and there were so…
Next week, parking pass pickups start back up again at the Crowninshield House, with dates through January.
There are permits available for:
“A” Resident decal – for Gasparilla Island residen…
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 will be at the Punta Gorda Library. The meeti…
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce introduced five new members to the board of directors on December 6.
Jessica Goslowski of Barnichol Hardware is the new treasurer. Wally Rutan of Island C…
Lee County has added multiple January dates to pick up parking passes at the Crowninshield Community House.
“We encourage residents to continue to use the online application, if possible,” wrote…
When the University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist, it marked a historic milestone for the institution. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest and most presti…
Since 1987, each Christmas the Boca Beacon has published a calendar featuring local photos for its subscribers.
Our 2026 calendar showcases photos themed to wildlife in and around Gasparilla Isla…
The Boca Beacon had so many Christmas Walk photos last week that we still have more to show, like this antique Cars and Coffee Show sponsored by Michael Saunders & Company. Above are Carol Stewa…
Boca Bargains reopened its doors for the season on Saturday, Dec. 6 welcoming back shoppers and supporters to their newly renovated location. Visitors returned to a totally redone building with…
