Community
Safe Harbor purchases local MarineMax
August 13, 2026
Safe Harbor Marinas announced this week that it will purchase MarineMax, the publicly traded and Florida-based marina, yacht broker and operator, for $1.5 billion. MarineMax is the world’s largest r…
License plate reader enforcement in downtown
August 13, 2026
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has begun using license plate readers to monitor parking violations in Boca Grande following the implementation of the new parking restrictions at the beginning of th…
Park Avenue property in discussion
August 13, 2026
Above, 2023 renderings of the Fishery project. Beacon archives
Project has an approved site plan
Plans for an on-island sales office for the Fishery development in Placida are reportedly takin…
You’ve got to get in the water with goggles on
August 13, 2026
BY ERNIE J. VANDERWALT
Most people meet the Gulf the same way: They pull off the coastal road, kick off their sandals and walk down to the shore, sand so sugary and white. They stand there a min…
Upcoming public meetings for Bridge, Lee County and Fire Dept.
August 13, 2026
Upcoming meetings relating to Gasparilla Island:
The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet next at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18 in the Old County Courthouse Commission Chambers at 2120 Mai…
Stop in to Aqua Boutique
August 13, 2026
Riley shows off the short sleeve bianca dress made by Market Co. Market is made of 100 percent cotton, hand done blockprints. This easy to wear style is perfect for a casual day or dress it up for d…
What a bundle of joy!
August 13, 2026
Carter Daniel Evans was born on July 22 weighing in at 8 lbs 9 oz. to parents Nathan and Ellen Evans. Congratulations to the new parents! The proud mother, Ellen, is employed at the J.McLaughlin sto…
Orchid Society new members; active since 1966
August 6, 2026
Above, clockwise from left, Candy Cohen, Laurie Motter, John Alessandro, Diane Griste, Terri Carr, Debbie Robbins, Martha Everson. Photo submitted
At a recent Englewood Area Orchid Society meetin…
Lee Commissioners approve the purchase of four parcels for Conservation 20/20
August 6, 2026
Three parcels are on Pine Island and the fourth is east of Interstate 75
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its support of the Conservation 20/20 program on Tuesday with votes to ap…
Business & Real Estate: Charlotte County updates on its fishing pier reconstruction progress
August 6, 2026
BY HECTOR FLORES, COUNTY MANAGER
The topic of fishing piers has been getting a lot of attention among residents, especially on social media.
The County Commission has been very proactive this…









