Sand removal continued at the south end of the island at Gasparilla Island State Park at Amory Memorial Chapel. Crews hired by the state were shoveling inside with a snow shovel, as the equi…
Christine Oliver, head of The Island School, has announced by letter that students will return to classes on Monday, November 11, 2024, after receiving confirmation that the air quality inside and o…
In the last 10 days, there have been three golf carts reported stolen on Gasparilla Island, according to Lee County Sheriff’s Office records and community crime mapping.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, De…
The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners gave an update on Boca Grande and Placida piers at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Tommy Scott, Charlotte County Community Services director…
Above, cleaning the neon sign at The Temp. Right, Bobby Miller delivering new equipment at Hudson’s Grocery. Below, Jorge of Grassnology with new landscaping at Grande Flats and Gasparilla Adven…
A disaster fund to help some island businesses get back up and running quickly after two hurricanes is now at $2 million in cash and commitments, with a $3 million goal. Last week the fund was $1.5…
In keeping with our mission, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has made a gift of $300,000 to the Boca Grande Disaster Fund. The Club made this leadership gift to inspire others to invest in the effort t…
With all the destruction from the two recent hurricanes, at least two of the churches on the island are feeling blessed. There was minimal damage at both Lighthouse United Methodist Church and St. A…
Many of the private clubs on island have not yet set dates to reopen following Hurricane Milton; however, progress is being made every day. The Boca Grande Club got water back on Monday, Oct. 21, sa…
Lee County, through our First District Commissioner Kevin Ruane, sent the Boca Beacon and the island an update on all that is going on with the restoration of Gasparilla Island, including streets, u…
