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June 19, 2024
Where to park on Gasparilla Island? The Boca Beacon has a handy guide to parking spaces across the island HERE. The list includes state, local and town parking spots, and a map of public beach…

June 13, 2024
The Boca Grande Fire Department held a hurricane training session for island organization leaders on Thursday, June 13. Leaders from the Health Clinic, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, The Is…

June 13, 2024
On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvements…

June 13, 2024
BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, GASPARILLA MARITIME MUSEUM PRESIDENT Ladies get ready to “Howl at The Moon” on Saturday, June 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. The tournament weekend begins with registration and c…

June 13, 2024
Real estate enters slow season with high values As the season winds down and the summer real estate quiet begins, brokers are saying that Gasparilla Island is getting back to a pre-COVID market…

June 7, 2024
■ BY BETSY JOINER Saturday night the winds were “Howling” out of the east for the ‘Howl At The Moon’ Tarpon Tournament. Despite the wind and choppy waters 35 tarpon were released in three hours o…

June 7, 2024
BY BRENT CROSS, PRESIDENT, THE GASPARILLA INN Editor’s note: Wednesday, The Gasparilla Inn sent a Letter to the Editor concerning parking in Boca Grande. The letter, from President and General Ma…

June 6, 2024
On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvements…

June 6, 2024
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and runs until Nov. 30 with the historical peak of activity occurring in September. The Florida Division of Emergency Management urges all Floridi…

June 6, 2024
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament is this Saturday, June 8, organized by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce.  Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community…