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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…
Post office lockers installed this week
October 23, 2025
A reminder. The Boca Grande Post Office is open.
The new parcel boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office are installed, but do not yet have locks. Please wear your patience and utilize it often…
Reminder on fire safety as residents return for the season
October 23, 2025
BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Before returning to a vacation home, inspect the property for potential fire hazards that may have developed during your absence, such as faulty electronics, pe…
Placida Bunkhouse needs local buy in for re-use
October 23, 2025
Charlotte County commissioners voiced unanimous support for preserving the historic Placida Bunkhouse and ultimately returning it to Placida during their Sept. 16 workshop. Built in 1906 or 1907 by…
Signage digs in across Lee County part of Gasparilla Island
October 23, 2025
As signs go up across Boca Grande for a new parking ordinance, some merchants are already worried about placement, including an area on 4th Street that is marked on the ordinance with one side of th…
Sea Grape bath construction
October 16, 2025
The bathrooms at the Sea Grape parking area of Gasparilla Island State Park have been marked off for the beginning of construction.
Photo by Cheryl
Charlotte rejects waterway cut-thru after resident opposition
October 16, 2025
Nearly an hour of public comment centered on the proposed Manchester Waterway Cut-Through Project during Tuesday’s Charlotte County Commission meeting. Residents voiced strong opposition, citing the…
Tennis and pickleball game plans for Wheeler Road
October 16, 2025
An aerial view of the Wheeler Road recreation area. The old tennis courts have been removed at left of the parking area. The traffic circle will be the site of pickleball. The parking area for t…
State Park now open at south end of island after renourishment
October 16, 2025
The Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island reopened early this week, including the public parking lot.
The park has been closed for renourishment since July. This particular…











