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Parishioner will share story of 11 years on the oceans
November 13, 2025
Kimberly Lovo, parishioner at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is speaking next week at the Women’s Club breakfast about the 11 years she spent living on a boat with her family sailing across the Paci…
Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 21
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant.
The market will run each Friday through the spring from…
Humane Society seeks support for pets during SNAP shortage
November 6, 2025
As the government shutdown continues, families face increased food insecurities that deeply affect every member of the household, including pets. The absence of SNAP support may leave many strugglin…
Coral Creek hosts PGA golf program to support vets, active duty
November 6, 2025
Coral Creek Club recently hosted the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Placida program, a six-week golf instruction series designed to introduce veterans and active-duty service members to…
Veterans Memorial in the ‘70s
November 6, 2025
The Veterans Memorial is shown in this undated photo from the Beacon files. The 5th Street “Public Beach” parking area has a different look, with Australian pines. See more in SPOTLIGHT. …
Charlotte will consider Gasparilla Island parking at Nov. 12 meeting
November 6, 2025
Next Wednesday, the Charlotte County Commission will again take up the issue of Boca Grande parking. The Nov. 12 meeting has an agenda item relating to Boca Grande parking which reads, “Consider ado…
Native plants now surround Range Light area after tourism grant help
October 30, 2025
A dune restoration project began Tuesday at the Range Light, courtesy of Barrier Island Parks Society and tourism development money allocated to Lee County.
Barrier Island Parks Society Executive…
Former employee convicted
October 30, 2025
Must serve five years in prison
A woman who stole from her job at Scarpa’s Coastal Restaurant in Boca Grande last year has been adjudicated guilty and sentenced to six years in prison, followed b…
Fifth Street beach ramp closed by Lee County due to safety
October 30, 2025
Above, 5th Street Access. It was closed. Waves were high Thursday and some of the underpinning access was washed away. Lee County Facebook
Beach access at 5th Street in downtown Boca Grande is te…
New Gasparilla Island magazine out
October 30, 2025
The new edition of the Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Magazine is out now with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages.
Features include “The Morning Anchor: Coffee Offers a Paus…