Each issue has recipes from local eateries
The new Gasparilla Island Magazine is out. One of the highlights of the July/August Gasparilla magazine is a delectably patriotic blueberry-pineapple up…
North Port will move forward with a plan to restore the main building at Warm Mineral Springs and restore its grounds.
On Tuesday, North Port City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2026-19 on sec…
Floater ‘drifts off’ near South Beach
Tuesday, July 7 just after 1 p.m. there were two 911 calls regarding a motionless woman in the Gulf near South Beach Bar & Grille, about 25 yards from sh…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved a request to elevate the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande parsonage to help reduce future flood risk. The board also advanced a request to rem…
Irrigation demand on the Gasparilla Island Water Association is exceeding its ability to get water onto the island; if they see no reduction, there could be a loss of water to the entire island…
A houseboat caught fire last Friday, June 26, just off Little Gasparilla Island. Charlotte Fire & EMS Marine 1 extinguished the flames.
Photo by Chuck Heyl
The Boca Grande Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade is set for Saturday morning. The event is an annual July 4th tradition on the island. There are no entry fees, and you just need to line up around 8:3…
As the 2026 election season approaches, Gasparilla Island residents will have several local races on their ballots, including three seats on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
There ar…
BY JESS GOSLOWSKI
After countless trips through the Pass without landing a tarpon, I had a feeling this trip would be different.
As we headed out that evening, I looked at my boss, Wendy, and…
Waterspouts are actually tornadoes that form over water and are common in summer months in Charlotte Harbor. There were two around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Thank you to our Beacon readers…
