Community
Family Story Time at the library
March 20, 2025
Cousins Tate (19 months) and Ella Bowen (22 months) had a great time at the Johann Fust Library’s Family Story Time with Toni Vanover.
Photo by Christine Bowen
First 4-Digit
March 20, 2025
Susan Carruthers was the first person to receive her 2025 4-Digit directory. Copies can be obtained at the Beacon’s office at 431 Park Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Copies are also a…
2025 4-Digits out now
March 20, 2025
The eagerly awaited 4-Digit Phone Books are out now. Pick up yours at the Boca Beacon office, 431 Park Ave, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Special parking lot pick up times Tuesday (3/25) or W…
Bali Hai and Boca Grande; a memory
March 20, 2025
BY JIM COCHRUN
It was 1954, I was 14 and we were living in Naples. At the time, Naples had a population of 1,500 people. As a typical small town, everyone knew each other. My father had a close f…
Next veteran Honor Flight on April 8; Anheuser-Busch sponsors locally
March 13, 2025
If you are a veteran and have never taken an “Honor Flight,” Southwest Florida Honor Flight, Inc. is looking for you. For the first time, the local group will have its first sponsorship by Anheuser-…
No plans for Captiva-like community panel for Boca Grande
March 13, 2025
Lee County staff has no plan for a county sponsored “community panel” for Boca Grande, modeled on Captiva.
“This is not in the works for Boca Grande and is not being discussed at a staff level,”…
Friday Night Frondezvous Mini Market Returns
March 13, 2025
Every Friday in March, The Pink Pony Courtyard will host the Friday Night Frondezvous Mini Market from 6 to 9 p.m..
The upcoming March 14th event features live music by “Shindig,” complimentary f…
Lee County Commission Meeting
March 13, 2025
A regular Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. next Tuesday, March 18.
On the agenda is a rate increase for the Gasparilla Island Water Authority. There is no age…
Pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church
March 13, 2025
Pancakes are being prepared with cheerful hands! Ginny Bell and Rich Houck are busy at work. Stop in for pancakes every Tuesday through April 8 at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church. See here fo…
Sweetberry treats
March 7, 2025
Abby B ready for some strawberry shortcake from Saturdays Strawberry Festival.
More photos here.
Photo by Heidemarie Burke