After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Balloon releases were once a common part of the Florida tourism landscape…
Many of us start fishing as kids, introduced by parents or grandparents. It seems to me the younger we are exposed to the outdoors the deeper it imprints. My first memories are about fishing. About…
Lee County has hired Certified Arborist Rick Joyce for a survey of the health of the Banyan Street banyan trees. The Lee County Department of Transportation anticipates having a full report on the s…
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Educate Boca Golf Scramble on Monday, Oct. 7.
The Chamber’s “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a non-profit corporation established b…
The state is soliciting bids for the renourishment of the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park. The process will include 150,000 cubic yards of fill that is “compatible wit…
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is t…
The Boca Beacon has a current guide to parking spaces across the island HERE, with state, local and town parking spots, and a map of public beach access points as of 2025. Currently, Lee County is…
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…
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…
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…
