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October 18, 2024
BY CHIEF C.W. BLOSSER The Beacon has been putting the daily emails from Chief Blosser out on our Storm Center page at BocaBeacon.com. Chief, as folks call him, has an un-erring ability to …

October 18, 2024
The Rev. Anthony Hewitt, priest of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, has begun daily Mass at the parish’s Life Center, and for the time being will have one Mass on Sundays there, as well. The mai…

October 18, 2024
BY CHRISTINE OLIVER We would like to provide you with an update regarding our transition to our temporary location. We are excited to welcome all students back on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024,…

October 18, 2024
In-person voting at Precinct 122, which typically is held at the Boca Grande Community Center will instead use the Lighthouse United Methodist Church for the Nov. 5 General Election. The Commun…

October 12, 2024
Boca Grande residents are now able to access Gasparilla Island, according to a Lee County Press release. The bridge to Boca Grande is safe and has just re-opened, as Lee County DOT and multipl…

October 11, 2024
Some key updates from Lee County Public Information Office. Lee DOT is actively working on draining water and restoring the bicycle / golf cart path and several intersections. Lee County is…

October 11, 2024
While residents are not yet allowed back, numerous crews are on island today, and were there yesterday. Below are first-hand observations from Gasparilla Island on Thursday from George “Bo” Hambri…

October 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton has undermined the roadway of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, including the roadbed and outbuildings. An independent engineer will arrive at the bridge today to recommend …

October 10, 2024
Editor’s Note: Chief C.W. Blosser sent out this note to the community Thursday night: Good evening Everyone, Thank you for all of the well wishes and support it means a lot when things get t…

October 9, 2024
As Hurricane Milton approaches, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser sent the following message to the community at 11:08 a.m. Good morning everyone, Just a quick update, The Islan…