Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking place at the Coral Creek Club on Monday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will support the o…
Skin cancer is one of the most common – and treatable – types of cancer when detected early. To promote early detection, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has introduced a handheld diagnostic device cal…
Schools of excellence
The Island School has earned an A for the eighth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking.
“I’m proud to share that The Island School has once…
This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it.
The new Silver King will join t…
At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic island house to above-flood level. At the meeting, Lee County planner Pete…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman Bi…
Storm restoration work continues at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande, which was flooded during the fall hurricanes. Construction crews this week were working inside, clearing where the floor was…
The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about the potential closure of public Gasparilla Island beach parking by Lee Count…
A Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce survey on visitors to Gasparilla Island is still gathering submissions. It now has over 2,200 responses and almost 900 written comments and ideas.
“We wanted to…
Above, an archival photo of the old Collier Inn, with its famous steps. Boca Beacon archives
A group of homeowners of Useppa Island, including some Boca Grande residents, have reportedly agreed t…
